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Our Technology and Digital team's unparalleled local and international experience and passion for technology sets them apart. Clients seek out the team for their market knowledge, innovative and client focused approach, and their ability to execute on the most critical and complex technology and digital projects. 

Recognised as leaders in the technology and digital space and a group of true specialists, the team works across the full spectrum of technology and digital matters, with expertise in major transformation projects, strategic sourcing, data, privacy and cybersecurity, emerging tech, Fintech and telecommunications. The team also advises Maori organisations on all aspects of technology and digital law.

The team advises across the full lifecycle of technology and digital transactions, from development, procurement and supply, to strategic partnering, funding and investment, disputes and exits. They are consistently selected as the advisor of choice on the most significant technology projects in New Zealand, across both public and private sectors. 

Chambers Review

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - New Zealand

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Russell McVeagh advises high-end clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious IT matters, covering regulatory issues, commercial transactions and litigation. The team is particularly well versed in data privacy and protection, cloud computing, outsourcing and insourcing, and also advises on the implementation and commercialisation of new technology. The firm is increasingly active in IP, cyber risk and software licensing. Russell McVeagh acts for a range of clients in the energy, retail and media sectors, and possesses notable experience acting on behalf of government agencies and other public bodies..

Work Highlights

  • Russell McVeagh supported My Republic on the NZD10 million sale of its broadband customers to 2degrees, from due diligence to negotiating the sale and purchase agreement.

Strengths

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They understand our business deeply, are proactive when it comes to negotiation strategy, and always put forward commercial and pragmatic solutions.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific

I have always found the Russell McVeagh team to be highly knowledgeable. They have their finger on the pulse in each given industry. They provide expert market knowledge.

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Liz Blythe
3
Liz Blythe
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
3
Band 3

Liz Blythe is the head of the practice, and acts exclusively on technology and telecommunications mandates. Her expertise extends across the full range of development, acquisition, procurement and outsourcing issues.

Liz Blythe is super timely, pragmatic and great at providing solutions.

Liz is a particularly easy person to work with. She is approachable and is always on her feet.

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Joe Edwards
4
Joe Edwards
4
Band 4

Joe Edwards is noted for his practice assisting clients with contentious technology matters, including regulatory prosecutions and investigations.

Joe's attention to detail is amazing, as is his ability to provide advice in a way that is pragmatic and useful to our clients.

Joe is always available, and always has an in-depth understanding of the applicable areas of law and the issues our business is facing. He provides excellent commercial and cost-effective solutions.

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Liz Blythe
3
Liz Blythe
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
3
Band 3
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Joe Edwards
4
Joe Edwards
4
Band 4
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Members

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Liz Blythe

Liz Blythe

Head of Department

Louise Taylor

Clients

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Auckland International Airport

Counties Power Limited

ECL Group

Earthquake Commission

Fairfax Media, New Zealand

Fidelity Life

Fonterra Co-operative Group

KiwiRail, New Zealand

Kiwibank

Land Information New Zealand

Meridian, New Zealand

New Zealand Lotteries Commission, New Zealand

New Zealand Police, New Zealand

New Zealand Post, New Zealand

Spark, New Zealand

Trustpower, New Zealand

Westpac, New Zealand

Industries

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Banks

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Insurance

Media

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation