About

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Our Technology and Digital team's unparalleled local and international experience and passion for technology sets them apart. Clients seek out the team for their market knowledge, innovative and client focused approach, and their ability to execute on the most critical and complex technology and digital projects. 

Recognised as leaders in the technology and digital space and a group of true specialists, the team works across the full spectrum of technology and digital matters, with expertise in major transformation projects, strategic sourcing, data, privacy and cybersecurity, emerging tech, Fintech and telecommunications. The team also advises Maori organisations on all aspects of technology and digital law.

The team advises across the full lifecycle of technology and digital transactions, from development, procurement and supply, to strategic partnering, funding and investment, disputes and exits. They are consistently selected as the advisor of choice on the most significant technology projects in New Zealand, across both public and private sectors. 

Chambers Review

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - New Zealand
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Russell McVeagh advises high-end clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious IT matters, covering regulatory issues, commercial transactions and litigation. The team is particularly well versed in data privacy and protection, cloud computing, outsourcing and insourcing, and also advises on the implementation and commercialisation of new technology. The firm is increasingly active in IP, cyber risk and software licensing. Russell McVeagh acts for a range of clients in the energy, retail and media sectors and possesses notable experience acting on behalf of government agencies and other public bodies. Notable clients include Westpac New Zealand, QIC Private Capital and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Work Highlights

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  • Russell McVeagh defended Television New Zealand in a court litigation against the Broadcasting Standards Authority with regards to the use of footage and images of individuals in news broadcasts.

Notable Practitioners

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Liz Blythe
4
Liz Blythe
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
4
Band 4

Liz Blythe is the co-head of the practice, and acts exclusively on technology and telecommunications mandates, her expertise extending across the full range of development, acquisition, procurement and outsourcing issues.

"There have been a number of occasions where Liz's subject matter expertise has shone and got us to a far better outcome than we otherwise would have been able to achieve."

Joe Edwards
U
Joe Edwards
U
Up and Coming

Joe Edwards is noted for his practice assisting clients on contentious technology matters, including regulatory prosecutions and investigations.

"Joe Edwards is seen as a valued and integral member of our in-house legal team. He knows our business and the challenges we face better than we do sometimes. He gives very commercial, nuanced advice and often inputs and drafts advice for our directors."

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Liz Blythe
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Liz Blythe
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
4
Band 4
Joe Edwards
U
Joe Edwards
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Liz Blythe

Liz Blythe

Head of Department

Louise Taylor

Clients

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Auckland International Airport

Counties Power Limited

ECL Group

Earthquake Commission

Fairfax Media, New Zealand

Fidelity Life

Fonterra Co-operative Group

KiwiRail, New Zealand

Kiwibank

Land Information New Zealand

Meridian, New Zealand

New Zealand Lotteries Commission, New Zealand

New Zealand Police, New Zealand

New Zealand Post, New Zealand

Spark, New Zealand

Trustpower, New Zealand

Westpac, New Zealand

Industries

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Banks

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Insurance

Media

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation