TMT: IT & Telecommunications
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
About
Provided by McCullough Robertson
McCullough Robertson is recognised as one of Australia’s leading Technology, Media, and Telecommunications law firms, dedicated to staying ahead of industry developments. Its future-focused, commercial, and creative approach allows the firm to expertly navigate complex landscapes across technology, life sciences, telecommunications, start-ups and media sectors.
The team has extensive in-depth knowledge and experience, with partners who have served as in-house lawyers for major global TMT businesses. This insight enables the firm to help clients "crack the code" of regulatory and technical challenges. As one of Australia's largest independent firms, McCullough Robertson provides comprehensive legal services, including corporate, taxation, litigation, and workplace health and safety advice.
The firm excels in advising clients on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and smart contracts, while remaining vigilant about regulatory changes and industry trends. Its media lawyers have significant expertise in entertainment, gaming transactions, and defamation issues.
With a strong commitment to supporting start-ups and fostering growth within Australia’s entrepreneurial community, McCullough Robertson also offers extensive life sciences legal services. The dedicated TMT specialists deliver reliable, responsive service, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management and opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
Chambers Review
McCullough Robertson advises telecommunications and IT providers on the full breadth of commercial transactions and service agreements. It is also noted for advising financial services providers on software development agreements and privacy matters as well as having a notable following among public sector clients. The law firm is notably active advising startups in the technology sector, particularly those operating in the biotechnology, life sciences and IT spheres.
Notable Practitioners
Alex Hutchens is a Sydney-based partner who brings years of experience as an in-house IT counsel to his work, much of which is concerned with major IT procurement mandates and the provision of advice on cybersecurity and other data protection issues.
"Alex has sound knowledge of our organisation and is a valued legal provider to us."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCullough Robertson
Australia
Clients
Provided by McCullough Robertson
Compono Pty Ltd
Radiopharm Theranostics Ltd
Telstra
Industries
Provided by McCullough Robertson
Life Sciences
Media
Start-ups
Technology
Telecommunications