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TMT: IT & Telecommunications - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Webb Henderson maintains a leading, 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
They are agile and are able to adapt their advice and solutions to unique projects. The team also take a pragmatic approach and are focused on the success of the project.
Webb Henderson are a terrific firm who are top shelf at what they do.
Webb Henderson are quick to understand both the regulatory issues involved and the commercial position of the client and provide tailored advice.
Work Highlights
Webb Henderson acted for NBN in relation to the process to vary its Special Access Undertaking, which was accepted by the ACCC.
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.
Angus has got the grades and the experience.
Angus Henderson is outstanding.
Angus Henderson has vast experience across the industry and in multiple jurisdictions. As such, he can quickly grasp the issues and advise accordingly.
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 is an excellent lawyer. His ability to distil key issues and focus on the necessary commercial outcomes is his key strength.
I found Ara Margossian impressive. His breadth of knowledge and experience in the industry enables him to provide quick and effective advice.
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.