Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Chapman Tripp has a highly respected practice, operating across the TMT landscape and particularly 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. Notable clients include Microsoft, Connexca and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand.

"Chapman Tripp are my 'go to' firm for complex matters in the TMT space. They have great industry knowledge, and can 'talk the tech' with our own technology teams and suppliers."

Chapman Tripp is on the New Zealand counsel for Motion Picture Association of America in litigation involving novel aspects of copyright and private international law against the internet entrepreneur, "Kim Dotcom" in the courts of Hong Kong and the state of Virginia, USA.

Tim Sherman 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 was fantastic to engage with. Tim's calm, constructive and collaborative negotiation approach enabled some tricky situations to be navigated without conflict or emotion." "Tim is very pleasant to work with, he has a calm manner and is very patient with questions."