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TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Maddocks fields a well-rounded and integrated TMT team advising on telecommunications regulations and technology contracting matters, including large-scale outsourcings. The law firm has a significant portfolio of government work, acting for Commonwealth and state government departments on software licensing and core infrastructure procurement. It has a notable presence in cyber resilience and data security matters, providing public and private organisations with valued advice on mandatory breach notification laws in Australia.
Strengths
The experience with Maddocks through major, complex telecommunications deals has been outstanding. Our requests were particularly complex and the firm has provided thorough expertise across our deals.
Maddocks provided practical, pragmatic, timely advice. They're strong negotiators able to take leadership when required. Their commercial acumen helps parties navigate disagreements effectively.
Work Highlights
Maddocks assisted the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to develop a full service car-buying platform for CBA’s Retail and Business Banks platform.
Notable practitioners
Caroline is a good leader, I can tell by the way she manages her team. She provides advice to us promptly during negotiations, she's very thorough.
Jeff is a brilliant lawyer: calm, experienced and strategic. His knowledge of IT and commercial contract law is excellent.
Jeff has been an outstanding partner for a number of years and the greatest thing I can say about him is that he is somebody we can trust always.
Brendan Tomlinson is a Sydney-based operator whose diverse practice includes the full spectrum of information technology transactions. His extensive experience both in-house and in private practice enables him to advise on privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters.
Brendan is perfect for us. Engaged, pragmatic, calm, experienced and knowledgeable.
He has extensive TMT knowledge and gives practical advice. He helps weigh risk versus protection, always offers the best option and makes time in emergencies. Also, he's a very nice person.