Department profile
Chapman Tripp

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand


Chapman Tripp

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About

Provided by Chapman Tripp

Chapman Tripp is the clear market leader in the provision of technology, media and telecommunications advice in New Zealand. Our multidisciplinary team has a deep understanding of the TMT industry through our role as advisors on some of NZ’s most significant ICT projects.

Our reputation is built on a legacy of representing leading TMT providers, as well as many of the country’s most significant enterprises on their most challenging technology projects.

Businesses are increasingly challenged to innovate in the face of disruptive technologies, business models and new market entrants. We work with our clients to realise the opportunities of digital transformation and convergence as they strive for growth, agility and efficiency.

Our team is passionate about the promise of digital technologies for our clients. We’re focused on the cloud, big data and privacy, mobility, smart infrastructure and automation, including in the areas of fintech and AI.

We are thought leaders on emerging technology issues. We advise clients on telecommunications regulation, cybersecurity, the Reserve Bank’s outsourcing policy reform , “robo-advice” and financial adviser regulation reform, and privacy and data protection.

We apply our knowledge of commercial agreements and long term relationships in the ICT and infrastructure sectors to workshops and seminars, which upskill and challenge in-house teams and procurement professionals on their procurement and strategic partnering activities.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - New Zealand

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Chapman Tripp operates across the TMT landscape and is well-versed in issues pertaining to ICT projects, including telecommunications regulatory advice and network infrastructure agreements. The team has considerable experience advising large corporations and government departments on technology procurements and contractual arrangements. Chapman Tripp acts for many leading media and technology companies in both the New Zealand and Australian markets. The firm handles complex matters ranging from licensing agreements to workflow automation, and also engages in copyright litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Chapman Tripp acted for Bank of New Zealand on all aspects of its investment into payments technology company Centrapay.

Strengths

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  • We have chosen the firm to help us with complex matters due to their pragmatic approach. They stayed across the detail well, even when issues arose during negotiations.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
  • CT are extremely sharp and stay across sometimes very complex matters which are moving fast. They take a strategic approach to understand what is important for our business and advise based on that.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Tim Sherman
    Band 3Tim Sherman

    Tim Sherman

    Tim Sherman co-heads the practice and is noted for his practice area expertise, which extends across a broad range of issues, including ICT projects, procurements and acquisitions.

    • Tim Sherman is able to quickly understand very complex technical matters and is able to represent us exceptionally well in negotiations.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
    • We really enjoy working with Tim. He has deep knowledge of the relevant law, standard positions in market and thinks creatively about how to achieve the goal we are striving for.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific

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