Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Hudson Gavin Martin is a boutique firm specialising in technology, media and IP. The team advises on a broad range of matters, including commercial and corporate transactions involving TMT-related assets, as well as dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. It is particularly renowned for its technology practice and boasts an impressive clientele spanning multinational corporations, SMEs and startups. The team covers the full spectrum of technology-related advice, including outsourcing, content licensing and compliance issues. Hudson Gavin Martin assists with technology infrastructure projects as well as advising on the licensing and commercialisation of technology. Notable clients include the Bank of New Zealand, Vodafone and Foodstuffs.

''Hudson Gavin Martin is great to deal with, the team lay out the risks and try to take as commercial an approach as possible, which is always challenging for a law firm."

"The team bring sound commercial expertise to all engagements with a wealth of knowledge in local and the broader technology industry."

Hudson Gavin Martin acted for Television New Zealand on the procurement and implementation of a cloud-based customer data platform.

Simon Martin has practised in the TMT space for over 30 years, operating across the spectrum, principally on transactional, commercialisation, and asset protection issues. ''Simon is very easy to deal with. He is a really genuine person. To say that he is technically competent is an understatement; he's first-class." "Simon Martin is outstanding. He is hugely committed to client success and is very down to earth and practical."

Anchali Anandanayagam operates across the TMT space, being particularly well known for her technology and telecommunications-related expertise, specifically in transactional matters and complex innovations. ''Anchali is very easy to deal with, very commercial and committed to client service." "Anchali has great tech skills. She is really good at highlighting commercial issues, and giving practical advice."

Edwin Lim offers experience of advising both large enterprises developing major systems and startups establishing themselves in the market, especially in M&A transactions. "Edwin has an extremely hard work ethic. He is passionate about the tech industry and commercially focused." "Edwin has an excellent understanding of technology in practice which greatly compliments the advice and guidance he provides on our commercial/legal engagements."