Baker McKenzie, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

About

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Baker McKenzie offers a standalone full service TMT practice with an enviable list of clients, local, regional and global for whom the TMT practice is gateway into the Firm. We have a particular strength in the TMT, Healthcare, datacentres, cybersecurity & data protection sectors.

Our clients operate in a variety of industries and include large multinational technology and telecommunications companies, data centre providers, social media and digital infrastructure companies, device manufacturers, healthcare companies, innovative power corporations, private equity investors, large supermarket and grocery chains and global luxury brands.

We provide practical, pragmatic and commercial advice and solutions across the full range of TMT work from complex business transformations, data protection, cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence and digital disruption, regulatory compliance, high-end disputes to corporate transactions where technology and data increasingly are the driving force for acquisitions.

We continue to have a strong practice advising on complex technology transactions for both service providers and customers. These transactions reflect the rapid digital transformation occurring across most industries and range from applications development and system integration services to large business process outsourcings and transformational deals redesigning the technology platforms and infrastructure of the business to achieve cost reductions.

Chambers Review

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TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Baker McKenzie team's membership of a full-service, global network supports deep expertise in the handling of regulatory, contractual and disputes matters for prominent international technology companies and telecommunications providers and the implementation of multi-jurisdictional privacy, data protection and cybersecurity solutions. The practice also offers specialised telecoms infrastructure project, e-commerce and online communications knowledge and is adept at advising clients on blockchain and cryptocurrency matters. The media team, in addition to hosting a well-regarded defamation practice, acting for significant international entrants and established Australian publishers and news groups, advises on media industry M&A transactions and the establishment of new online content delivery arrangements, including online copyright issues.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie represented Network Ten in seeking to have the Copyright Tribunal determine a fair licence scheme following the Australasian Performing Right Association and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners’ Society proposal of a new industry licence.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Baker McKenzie's strengths are their knowledge and experience, as well as their quick provision of clear advice that suits our risk profile. I consider them to be leaders in their field.