TMT: IT & Telecommunications
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
About
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
The Hall & Wilcox Technology team consists of highly skilled lawyers who specialise in technology law. We take a cross-practice approach to advising on technology and telecommunications matters, working closely with our clients to proactively identify and advise on issues crucial to their business decision-making.
Our capability includes advising on and implementing complex cross-border technology-based transactions, assisting tech start-ups, advising on all aspects of data protection, responding to cyber security incidents, advising on regulatory issues relating to cryptocurrencies, and liaising with government departments and regulators on blockchain and the taxation of digital assets.
We have extensive experience providing strategic support to clients undertaking enterprise IT projects, additionally we have drafted and negotiated technology procurement agreements, and assisted in negotiations with major vendors. We assist with all aspects of enterprise IT projects, including tendering/RFP approaches, negotiating strategy development, advice on regulatory issues, contract preparation and negotiation and advice on disputes.
With experience acting for both technology vendors and customers includes drafting, advising clients and assisting with negotiations on a range of technology contracts. We are also highly experienced in advising on and drafting a variety of bespoke technology online privacy and data licensing matters.
Chambers Review
Hall & Wilcox's broad IT and telecommunications practice centres on advising startups, government agencies and established financial institutions on an array of technology contracts and acquisitions. The firm is also noted for its expertise in guiding clients in the implementation of innovative platforms from a compliance standpoint. Clients include the NSW Department of Customer Service, Galaxy Interactive and Varley.
Work Highlights
- Hall & Wilcox advised the NSW Department of Customer Service as part of the Electronic Signatures Panel in a step towards accelerating the digital transformation of government.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hall & Wilcox are very knowledgeable in the IP arena. They are very good to work with."
"Hall & Wilcox have excellent bench strength and we can always access the right team with deep knowledge."
"They are excellent to deal with, responsive and thorough."
"Hall & Wilcox are very knowledgeable in the IP arena. They are very good to work with."
"Hall & Wilcox have excellent bench strength and we can always access the right team with deep knowledge."
"They are excellent to deal with, responsive and thorough."
Notable Practitioners
John Gray of Hall & Wilcox in Sydney has advised on both transactional and contentious matters in the IT field for over 25 years, being particularly well known for his work on behalf of state government and financial services sector clients. His expertise embraces a versatile range of licensing, data protection and privacy and intellectual property issues.
"He has been utterly brilliant - he is super sharp and he is across everything. I have never seen someone take a team through a document in such a joint commercial and legal manner."
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Industries
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Agribusiness
Automotive
Banking
Energy
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Industrials
Public Sector
Technology
Telecommunications