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A&O Shearman

TMT: IT & Telecommunications

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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A&O Shearman

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TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman’s technology team advises on large-scale IT transformation projects, software licensing, data migration and wholesale system integration. A&O drafts and negotiates sophisticated technology and telecoms contracts and provides strategic guidance on IT, data protection and privacy issues arising in regulatory matters and particularly corporate transactions. Leveraging the team's sector knowledge and the firm's global outreach, A&O Shearman regularly supports clients navigating cross-border issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised GrainCorp on its project to transform over 70 legacy systems into a single integrated enterprise system built around the SAP S4/HANA RISE ecosystem.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman are trusted external counsel for complex and sophisticated matters due to the accessibility of partners, their commercial approach to problem-solving and deep subject matter expertise.

    TMT: IT & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific

  • We appreciate A&O Shearman's insights on critical infrastructure and cybersecurity regulatory developments, having these insights from A&O compliments our own when trying to get ahead of developments.

    TMT: IT & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Anna Gamvros
    Anna Gamvros

    Anna Gamvros

    Anna Gamvros is a Sydney-based operator who heads A&O Shearman's Asia-Pacific privacy and cyber practice. She is particularly well-versed in advising on multi-jurisdictional matters.

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  • Ravi de Fonseka
    Ravi de Fonseka

    Ravi de Fonseka

    Ravi de Foneska is based in Sydney. He is adept at advising on regulatory and transactional technology matters. His expertise extends to IP and data; his experience makes him especially well placed to advise on these aspects within M&A transactions.

    • He’s consistently strong across these areas. He’s very approachable and respectful to our team/s and our service providers. He is a trusted source and contributes to our successful outcomes.

      TMT: IT & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is an excellent negotiator and his technical expertise in this particular area is second to none. He is able to distil complex legal/commercial concepts so that they are readily understood.

      TMT: IT & Telecommunications respondentAsia-Pacific
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