TMT: IT & Telecommunications
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
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Provided by Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer provides legal advice on all media, broadcasting, and entertainment matters.
We advise and assist our clients on all matters including copyright and licensing, privacy and confidentiality, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, defamation, and complaints management.
Our clients include Australia's largest media organisations, music industry participants, radio broadcasters, internet service providers (ISPs), and television broadcasters.
Our services include:
- Compliance with the Broadcasting Services Act
- Copyright-related matters
- Pre-publication advice
- Dispute resolution
- Defamation
- Intellectual property
- Liaising and negotiating with rights holders, and industry and regulatory bodies
- Licensing of media
- Media reporting restrictions
- IT procurements
- Cybersecurity
- Fintech
- Defence technology procurement
- Telecommunications network deployment
- Internet of Things
Chambers Review
Thomson Geer's nationwide media team is experienced in the representation of many of Australia's largest print, online and television news outlets. It is notably active in the provision of pre-publication advice and experienced in the handling of breach of confidence, suppression order, contempt and source revelation issues, as well as the carriage of high-profile defamation litigation in superior state and Commonwealth courts. In the technology and telecommunications sphere, Thomson Geer is prominently engaged on key procurement, outsourcing and implementation mandates, including the installation of software management systems and the rollout of 5G networks. Key clients include HarperCollins, Twitter and the NSW Government.
Work Highlights
- Thomson Geer acted for Network Ten in defamation proceedings commenced by Bruce Lehrmann in the Federal Court of Australia.
- Thomson Greer advised Chrysos on all aspects of its key commercial arrangements with operators of mines and mineral testing facilities and the suppliers of its core systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are extremely capable in handling complex and sophisticated matters. I trust them completely."
"It is a well run-firm, very professional. They possess extremely good knowledge of the subject matter and have a great understanding of our business."
"The Thomson Geer team is extremely professional, and has handled complex cases, involving multiple parties, claims and issues with confidence. I have always been impressed with the approach of the team, and the results they deliver."
"Thomson Geer are extremely adept at dealing with matters that involve complex legal and business considerations."
"There is quick and effective communication. They are responsive to client needs and have an excellent understanding of clients' requirements."
"They are extremely capable in handling complex and sophisticated matters. I trust them completely."
"It is a well run-firm, very professional. They possess extremely good knowledge of the subject matter and have a great understanding of our business."
"The Thomson Geer team is extremely professional, and has handled complex cases, involving multiple parties, claims and issues with confidence. I have always been impressed with the approach of the team, and the results they deliver."
"Thomson Geer are extremely adept at dealing with matters that involve complex legal and business considerations."
"There is quick and effective communication. They are responsive to client needs and have an excellent understanding of clients' requirements."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Quill has practised exclusively in media law for some 25 years, acting for major print and online publishers and broadcasters on the full range of contentious or potentially contentious issues they face, including defamation, contempt of court and breach of confidential information claims.
"Justin is very commercial in his understanding of our industry and business. He is very knowledgeable in law and is strategic in his advice."
"Justin is really approachable, he understands the pressure that we are working under."
"Justin is fantastic. He is energetic, gets into the detail and thinks about issues and debates, he doesn't just pass onto counsel."
John-Paul Cashen is based in Melbourne and operates across the media spectrum, offering particularly extensive experience in the handling of defamation, suppression order and freedom of information-related mandates.
"John-Paul is an exceptional media lawyer who combines technical proficiency with a clear understanding of client business needs."
"He is switched on, enthusiastic and always professional. He advocates for his clients forcefully and considers complicated issues carefully and thoughtfully."
"He is really knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic and very responsive."
Marlia Saunders is a sought-after media lawyer based in Sydney. She is experienced in handling defamation cases, non-publication and suppression orders and in providing pre-publication advice.
"Marlia is a very good tech lawyer and has an in-depth understanding of relevant laws and procedures in the area. She is very skilled in understanding and applying new defamation laws."
"An excellent all-round service."
"She is an extremely skilled practitioner, both in knowledge and technical expertise."
"Marlia is positioning herself as one of Sydney's top media litigators. She acts for media companies in a range of matters and has a meticulous approach to her matters."
Mark Feetham is well known for his work in the telecommunications space, where he advises on a wide range of contractual, regulatory and competition-related matters, including the rollout of 5G technology, large-scale customer agreements and privacy issues.
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