About

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Our experience in the technology sector at Maddocks ranges from the procurement of hardware and software through to use and protection of the data these technologies produce and manage.

 

We work with technology, media and telecommunications clients across a range of issues, assisting them to transform their business and navigate change. We also advise a wider range of private and public sector clients on how they can use technology to deliver better products and services.

 

Protection against cybercrime continues to be a significant global challenge. New laws introduced internationally and within Australia have placed greater responsibility on governments and private organisations to better protect their data and that of their customers, or stakeholders. Our Cyber & Data Resilience team works with clients on these issues.

 

The role technology plays in business and commerce is also crucial. Introducing business critical systems and software, cloud technology, hardware and telecoms systems that businesses need can be difficult to implement if not procured with care and attention.

 

Our public and private sector clients range from those who are building and providing essential communications infrastructure and providing technology systems, to content creators and owners.

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TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia

3
Band 3

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.

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Atkins
3
Caroline Atkins
3
Band 3
Caroline Atkins is based in Canberra and specialises in technology procurement matters, being particularly well known for her handling of large-scale mandates for the Commonwealth government in this sphere.

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 Goodall
3
Jeff Goodall
3
Band 3
Jeff Goodall specialises in the handling of significant procurement and outsourcing mandates for a mix of high-profile corporate and government body clients. Based in Sydney, he also advises on an extensive range of associated implementation and integration issues.

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.

Anthony Willis
4
Anthony Willis
4
Band 4
Anthony Willis is based in Canberra and specialises in the handling of significant procurement and outsourcing mandates for a mix of high-profile corporate and government body clients. He also advises on an extensive range of associated implementation and integration issues.
Brendan Tomlinson
4
Brendan Tomlinson
4
Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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TMT: Information Technology

Caroline Atkins
3
Caroline Atkins
3
Band 3
Jeff Goodall
3
Jeff Goodall
3
Band 3
Anthony Willis
4
Anthony Willis
4
Band 4
Brendan Tomlinson
4
Brendan Tomlinson
4
Band 4