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TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth's full-service practice handles a broad range of corporate, contentious and advisory mandates for a stable of local and international clients. It is adept at supporting large technology companies on new product launches, telecommunications providers on regulatory compliance issues and cloud computing providers, social media networks and major e-commerce players on data privacy questions. The practice is also noted for its handling of data breach and cybersecurity matters and large-scale IT system upgrades and outsourcings. It additionally combines an established defamation practice with advice on joint ventures, acquisitions and commercial agreements in the media space, and noted for its expertise concerning digital streaming launches.

Work Highlights

  • Corrs has advised DAZN on its AUD3.4 billion acquisition of 100% of the share capital of NXE Australia trading as Foxtel from its shareholders, News Corporation and Telstra.

  • Corrs represented Meta in a class action claim brought against the company on behalf of members of the cryptocurrency industry alleging that Meta and Google engaged in cartel-like conduct.

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Notable Practitioners

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James North
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James North is based in Sydney and, in addition to well-known work on behalf of leading Australian telecoms carriers, is active on transactional and contentious mandates across the IT and telecoms spectrum.

James' attention to detail and expertise is second to none in the telecom space. He is excellent and I am yet to find a lawyer who matches him.

James is a great partner, he knows his craft. I trust his guidance, and he provides excellent customer support.

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Philip Catania
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Philip Catania is based in Melbourne and advises authoritatively on technology questions, being dual-qualified in both law and computer science, and is particularly well known for his handling of large-scale outsourcing mandates and data privacy questions.

Phil is very experienced, extremely lovely and impressive to work with: a true standout.

Phil is a highly skilled lawyer with whom I regularly collaborate on projects.

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Arvind Dixit
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Arvind Dixit is a member of the firm's TMT practice and relies upon his expertise in privacy law to provide counsel to an array of clients operating in the technology domain. His practice includes advising on outsourcing issues, cyber-risk resilience strategy and regulatory compliance.

Arvind has excellent knowledge of cyber and IT issues as they affect energy and infrastructure projects.

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TMT: Information Technology

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James North
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Philip Catania
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Arvind Dixit
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TMT: Telecommunications

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James North
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