TMT: IT & Telecommunications
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
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Provided by Maddocks
Our experience in the technology sector at Maddocks ranges from the procurement of hardware and software through to use and protection of the data these technologies produce and manage.
We work with technology, media and telecommunications clients across a range of issues, assisting them to transform their business and navigate change. We also advise a wider range of private and public sector clients on how they can use technology to deliver better products and services.
Protection against cybercrime continues to be a significant global challenge. New laws introduced internationally and within Australia have placed greater responsibility on governments and private organisations to better protect their data and that of their customers, or stakeholders. Our Cyber & Data Resilience team works with clients on these issues.
The role technology plays in business and commerce is also crucial. Introducing business critical systems and software, cloud technology, hardware and telecoms systems that businesses need can be difficult to implement if not procured with care and attention.
Our public and private sector clients range from those who are building and providing essential communications infrastructure and providing technology systems, to content creators and owners.
Chambers Review
Maddocks fields a well-rounded and integrated TMT team advising on telecommunications regulations and technology contracting matters, including large-scale outsourcings. The law firm has a significant portfolio of government work, acting for Commonwealth and state government departments on software licensing and core infrastructure procurement. It has a notable presence in cyber resilience and data security matters, providing public and private organisations with valued advice on mandatory breach notification laws in Australia.
Work Highlights
- Maddocks advised NSW Health on a technology procurement undertaken by the State of New South Wales, the Single Digital Patient Record, which is focused
- on the delivery of safe and high-quality patient-centred healthcare across the state.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maddocks are very responsive and very efficient, and their advice is also very clear. When we had some tricky issues, they provided excellent options to deal with those issues. I was very impressed."
"Maddocks have excellent appreciation of technology and privacy, a very keen understanding of our business and great attention to detail. They have been excellent - efficient and timely."
"Maddocks are highly capable, have a deep level of knowledge and are experts in their fields. The team is comprised of highly experienced practitioners that excel in complex situations."
"Maddocks are very responsive and very efficient, and their advice is also very clear. When we had some tricky issues, they provided excellent options to deal with those issues. I was very impressed."
"Maddocks have excellent appreciation of technology and privacy, a very keen understanding of our business and great attention to detail. They have been excellent - efficient and timely."
"Maddocks are highly capable, have a deep level of knowledge and are experts in their fields. The team is comprised of highly experienced practitioners that excel in complex situations."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline Atkins is based in Canberra and specialises in technology procurement matters, being particularly well known for her handling of large-scale mandates for the Commonwealth government in this sphere.
Jeff Goodall specialises in the handling of significant procurement and outsourcing mandates for a mix of high-profile corporate and government body clients. Based in Sydney, he also advises on an extensive range of associated implementation and integration issues.
"Jeff Goodall is a shark in the contract world. He's astute on market trends and has helped us understand changing trends and liability."
"Jeff Goodall is a valued and trusted adviser."
Anthony Willis is based in Canberra and specialises in the handling of significant procurement and outsourcing mandates for a mix of high-profile corporate and government body clients. He also advises on an extensive range of associated implementation and integration issues.
Brendan Tomlinson is a Sydney-based operator whose diverse practice includes the full spectrum of information technology transactions. His extensive experience both in-house and in private practice enables him to advise on privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters.
"Brendan provides the gold in speed of service. I can pick up the phone to him anytime and rely on him for deal work and client customer negotiations."
"Brendan Tomlinson is a great operator."
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