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About

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Our team of specialist technology lawyers brings considerable experience and industry knowledge to help clients develop practical solutions quickly and effectively.

We offer the full range of advice for successful project delivery, from technology system supply and implementation arrangements, network development and management through to technology outsourcing and services arrangements. We also advise across all aspects of regulatory compliance, licensing and commercialisation of technology.

Our experts also provide advice to meet any ecommerce requirements.

We act for some of New Zealand's largest suppliers and users of technology. We also support start-up and emerging technology businesses with sensible, affordable advice.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - New Zealand

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Grierson advises public and private sector clients on major IT and telecommunications projects, including outsourcing, procurement and network development. It has further expertise in the technology aspects of major transport and infrastructure projects, as well as in media issues such as privacy, censorship and defamation. The team handles the creation and distribution of media content, with specialist capability in privacy and data protection. Simpson Grierson is well placed to guide clients through the implementation of new technology systems, including advising on the associated regulatory developments. The team has also shown capabilities in defending government institutions in court litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Grierson advised 2degrees on the sale of its passive network infrastructure to Connexa for NZD1.076 billion.

Strengths

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The team provides a pragmatic approach to assisting with contractual reviews and other matters, as well as offering a wealth of expertise and knowledge to call upon.

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The Simpson Grierson team are very commercial, responsive and client-focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Sage
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Senior Statespeople

Michael Sage acts principally on technology infrastructure issues, regularly advising on collaborative ventures and due diligence in that space. He is especially experienced in the handling of such mandates on behalf of clients from the e-commerce and telecommunications sectors.

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Karen Ngan
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Karen Ngan
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
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Karen Ngan co-heads the team, focusing closely on the representation of both users and suppliers in technology procurement and regulation mandates. She is well known for her expertise in contentious data matters, and her advice on cybersecurity, banking security and privacy is highly sought after.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
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Michael Sage
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Karen Ngan
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Karen Ngan
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
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Karen Ngan

Karen Ngan

Head of Department