Gilbert + Tobin, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

About

Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

Technology and Digital

Technology work was the starting point for G+T and our team has been leading the Australian market since then.

How we can help

We assist clients in navigating the commercial and regulatory complexities of the ever-evolving technology landscape. Major corporations and governments trust us for innovative advice on technology and digital projects.

We cover all aspects of technology, data and digital transactions, including artificial intelligence, data and technology commercialisation and management, cyber, cloud computing, outsourcing, technology procurement and white-labelling arrangements. Adding to our core commercial contracting expertise, we are adept in associated regulatory areas, including data, privacy, financial services, cyber security, outsourcing and operational risk, critical infrastructure, online safety, consumer protection, media and telecommunications regulation and space law. Our lawyers work to address more than the legal issues. We want to understand both the underlying technology and your strategic objectives, looking for solutions in other areas of key risk in technology, data and digital projects. This includes supporting the development and documentation of service descriptions, pricing methodologies and service level regimes.

Our services

Core systems
Enterprise licencing
Cloud computing
Operational technology
Outsourcing and BPO
Digital platforms and marketplaces
Telecommunications
Space law
Media

Chambers Review

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TMT: Media - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin fields outstanding practitioners in the IT and telecommunications spheres, with a wealth of transactional and regulatory experience on market-leading deals for key domestic and multinational industry clients across multiple industries in the public and private sectors. The law firm is notably active in the procurement of global IT solutions and SaaS outsourcing mandates and prominent in the emerging technologies market, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and data protection. It is additionally experienced in media regulation and content ownership, licensing and media buying work, including rights deals and commercial initiatives, and adept at assisting with privacy, digital piracy and simulcasting issues impacting on the provision of online media content. Gilbert + Tobin is further noted for corporate advisory and joint venture work for online, broadcast and print media companies and their owners.

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Work Highlights

Gilbert+Tobin acted for Vocus on its acquisition of TPG Telecom's fibre network assets, comprising TPG’s enterprise, government and wholesale business, associated assets and operations.
Gilbert+Tobin advised Skydance Media, The Ellison Family and Redbird Capital regarding ACCC merger clearance for their acquisition of Paramount Global.

Strengths

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G+T have a proven ability to intuitively understand what's important to clients. They're commercial, hard-working and enable us to reach tight deadlines.

TMT: Media respondent
Asia-Pacific

G+T stand out for the level of commercial expertise and pragmatism on display. The team has outstanding negotiation skills and an ability to work with all parties to achieve fair outcomes.

TMT: Media respondent
Asia-Pacific

G+T have a proven ability to intuitively understand what's important to clients. They're commercial, hard-working and enable us to reach tight deadlines.

TMT: Media respondent
Asia-Pacific

G+T stand out for the level of commercial expertise and pragmatism on display. The team has outstanding negotiation skills and an ability to work with all parties to achieve fair outcomes.

TMT: Media respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Tim Gole

Band 1

Tim Gole is based in Sydney and offers extensive experience in the representation of high-profile clients, including major public sector bodies and leading financial services providers, in strategic IT outsourcing mandates.

Tim Gole is an exceptional lawyer with deep technical expertise. He provides pragmatic and commercially focused advice on complex product structures.

Tim is able to take complex matters and deliver them in a simplified manner. He has supported us to make complex and large-scale changes and has a keen eye for detail and governance.

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Michael Caplan

Band 2

Michael Caplan focuses closely on complex procurement and other contractual arrangements in the IT space, and also advises extensively on transactional and data protection issues. Based in Melbourne, he is noted for offering expertise covering both Australia and South-East Asia and focused expertise concerning disruptive and other innovative technologies.

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Lesley Sutton

Band 3

Lesley Sutton is a well-regarded, Sydney-based practitioner in the IT space with extensive experience in the management of large-scale technology procurement projects, where she has often acted for both suppliers and customers in arrangements involving New South Wales or Commonwealth government bodies.

Lesley has been a very valuable partner across a range of matters.

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Simon Burns

Band 3

Simon Burns is a Sydney-based IT specialist who stands out for his mastery of transactions conducted within the complex and still evolving regulatory environment of the digital and emerging technology space, being particularly familiar with the issues surrounding blockchain and emerging technology.

Simon has an extremely strong commercial awareness and ability to handle complex transactions in tight timeframes.

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Melissa Fai

Band 4

Melissa Fai is a respected technology and intellectual property expert, known for her advisory work across both commercial and regulatory matters for leading TMT corporations and service providers.

Melissa is an outstanding partner for our business. She provides an excellent level of service and advice, has a great depth of understanding of our issues, and is a delight to work with.

Melissa consistently delivers top-tier legal advice, combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach. Her judgement is excellent, and she is always available.

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Rebecca Dunn

Band 4

Rebecca Dunn is a recognised practitioner within the Media industry, developing a reputation for advising on social media law, defamation and entertainment rights.

Rebecca provides well-reasoned, practical and prompt advice no matter how complex the matter is. She is able to handle sensitive and challenging issues and her expertise is trusted by my company.

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Andrew Hii

Up and Coming

Andrew Hii has a broad practice specialising in technology and IP. He is well placed to advise clients across financial services and telecommunications on commercial and regulatory issues and is noted for his skill in handling the complexities of contract negotiations effectively.

Andrew was fantastic and clearly understood our business and the commercial drivers. He was sought not just for his deep technical legal knowledge but also his commercial awareness and foresight.

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