Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Bell Gully is well regarded for its highly experienced practice, advising major TMT companies in relation to capital raisings and other corporate matters. The firm is also noted for its ability to advise international clients preparing to enter into the New Zealand market, particularly on technology and payment issues, as well as regulatory compliance. It has a strong track record of advising government departments on technology projects, including advice on procurement and contractual arrangements. Additionally, Bell Gully handles contentious media cases involving broadcasting rights and defamation and offers notable expertise regarding new technologies in the areas of cybersecurity, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Notable clients include Amazon, Meta and Bloomberg.
Strengths
''Bell Gully is incredibly helpful and practical. The firm is really good to work with, and the quality of work is excellent."
Work highlights
Bell Gully advised Vodafone on a NZD1.7 billion matter in relation to establishing and selling its passive mobile tower business and the technology and transitional agreements thereof.
Notable practitioners
Dean Oppenhuis acts prominently on technology procurement and implementation matters, offering particularly extensive experience of acting for technology companies on major transactions and for government departments on the development and management of their technological infrastructure. ''Dean is excellent. He is approachable and extremely professional." "Dean is an excellent and trusted adviser."
Laura Littlewood frequently acts on technology services procurement and contract work for both public and private sector clients. Laura also advises businesses on their expansion into the New Zealand market. "Laura provides excellent privacy advice. This is a constantly changing field and she is ahead of the game in every way. She routinely guides our organisation through the minefield that this area of the law can create."
Tania Goatley specialises in media and technology matters and offers wide-ranging expertise and experience within that sphere, including the provision of regulatory advice, leading media outlets and publications, the litigation of name suppression orders, cybersecurity and contractual breaches and intellectual property issues. She is also highly active in the defamation sphere.
