TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Webb Henderson maintains a well-regarded, Sydney-based telecommunications regulatory offering with a wealth of experience advising on national and overseas projects. It advises key telecommunications companies on strategic corporate and commercial transactions. The law firm is adept in such areas as super-fast broadband, data and privacy issues, and 'smart city' projects, and it regularly exports its expertise to assist with major projects, such as submarine cable infrastructure projects, and law reforms in South-East Asia and the Middle East.
Strengths
Webb Henderson harbour unparalleled technical excellence in telecoms regulation and have a real depth of experience and expertise when it comes to related commercial transactions.
Webb Henderson have a highly practical and commercial approach to advice. Their advice is clear, concise and actionable and I can forward it on within my business without having to translate it.
Work Highlights
Webb Henderson advised Spark on the NZD909 million sale of its remaining 17% interest in Connexa to Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
Notable practitioners
Angus Henderson stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the telecommunications landscape, not only in Australasia but also across a large part of South-East Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. His expertise is particularly highly regarded where regulatory questions are concerned.
I was more than satisfied with Angus and his team, really impressed. He went above and beyond, able to predict and foresee next steps, which made a real difference.
Angus was very easy to work with and provided clear and comprehensive advice.
Ara Margossian handles high-profile telecommunications-related matters for public and private sector players in Australia, the wider Asia-Pacific region and beyond. He has high visibility on transactions generally, and on those relating to undersea cable systems in particular.
Ara has a wealth of knowledge in his head about global telco regulatory matters and is generous in sharing that, in a way that is practical for my business.
Ish Omar stands out for his mastery of the issues attending major telecommunications projects. He advises extensively on such matters as the rollout of new products, wholesale contractual issues and regulatory questions.
Very pragmatic and easy to work with. Good on the detail.
