Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

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. Notable clients include Alliance Group, New Zealand Rugby and Amazon Web Services.

"Simpson Grierson are very seamless. The team is incredibly responsive, extremely commercial and have very good market insight."

"We've genuinely been really impressed with their client service and have enjoyed working with them."

Simpson Grierson advised Cubic Transportation Systems on the complex implementation of a modernised ticketing solution to be used on public transport across New Zealand.

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 telecommunication sectors.

Karen Ngan co-heads the team, focusing closely on the representation of both users and suppliers on technology procurement and regulation mandates. She is well known for her expertise in contentious data matters and her advice in cybersecurity, banking security and privacy is highly sought after. "Karen is incredibly experienced, and has a very nice style and manner. She is calm, gives clients confidence, knows business well and is incredibly knowledgeable."