TMT: IT & Telecommunications
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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Norton Rose Fulbright handles significant transactions in the technology and telecommunications sectors, including the purchase of infrastructure assets, network upgrades and sector-specific M&A activity. It often acts for government clients with regard to complex technology projects. The law firm also assists international and domestic companies on large infrastructure projects, with a focus on disruptive technologies, start-ups and fast growth tech. Key clients include Honda Australia, Citigroup and Vodafone.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Megaport on all aspects of its continued global expansion and complex cross-border trade issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"NRF consistently goes above and beyond a strict legal role by playing a critical part in the commercial and strategic decision-making to ensure the best outcome for us. NRF's expertise is invaluable and is always focused on finding the best solution."
"The client support has been great. It is an extremely personable team that is also very responsive."
"They have very good insights into the market and related developments."
"Their advice is always practical and commercial."
"NRF consistently goes above and beyond a strict legal role by playing a critical part in the commercial and strategic decision-making to ensure the best outcome for us. NRF's expertise is invaluable and is always focused on finding the best solution."
"The client support has been great. It is an extremely personable team that is also very responsive."
"They have very good insights into the market and related developments."
"Their advice is always practical and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Martyn Taylor is based in Sydney and is regularly identified as one of Australia's most accomplished telecommunications lawyers, operating across the full transactional, advisory and contentious spectrum. He is particularly well regarded in the market for his regulatory expertise.
"Martyn is an outstanding lawyer who combines his exceptional legal skills with a practical and commercial approach. He displays a genuine passion, initiative and commitment to help deliver important projects and on time."
Nick Abrahams advises on a wide range of Australian technology procurement, data privacy and cybersecurity mandates from the Sydney office.
Peter Mulligan specialises in ICT matters, advising clients from both the public and private sectors on a range of contractual and regulatory issues, offering particularly extensive experience of assisting with procurement programmes. He is based in Sydney.