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Gavin Smith
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

TMT: Information Technology

Australia

8 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

TMT: Telecommunications

Australia

10 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
FinTech 2025

About

Provided by Gavin Smith

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Practice Areas

Gavin is a market leading expert on complex digital transformation matters, covering the overlapping fields of technology, data, telecoms and cyber security. He also specialises in corporate transactions in the digital infrastructure and media sectors, the establishment of new platform businesses, and large-scale technology procurements, business process and technology outsourcing deals.

Gavin is a prominent adviser on sports media rights deals, and has advised on all of the major sports deals in Australia. Gavin also advises on regulatory investigations relating to data, on fintech transactions and is a trusted adviser to a number of high-growth companies.

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TMT: Information Technology - Australia

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Gavin Smith is based in Sydney and advises on both IT and telecommunications-related issues, being particularly well known for his expertise in the digital acceleration field where these often intersect.
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TMT: Telecommunications - Australia

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Gavin Smith is based in Sydney and advises on both IT and telecommunications-related issues, being particularly well known for his expertise in the digital acceleration field where these often intersect.
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Strengths

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Gavin is always able to provide reasoned and exceptional advice. He is always available and is a leader in Australia in his field. He is the safest pair of hands.

TMT: Information Technology respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Gavin Smith is one of the best in his field, globally.

TMT: Information Technology respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Gavin Smith is highly commercial and strategic. He understands complexity and is able to distil legal issues while being engaging and personable.

TMT: Information Technology respondent
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