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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.

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Liz Blythe
3
Liz Blythe
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
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Liz Blythe
3
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Joe Edwards
4
Joe Edwards
4
Band 4
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