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Gavin Smith

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

TMT: Information Technology

Australia

9 years ranked

TMT: Telecommunications

Australia

11 years ranked

About

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Gavin is a market leading expert on complex digital transformation matters, covering the overlapping fields of technology, data, telecoms and cyber security. He also specialises in corporate transactions in the digital infrastructure and media sectors, the establishment of new platform businesses, and large-scale technology procurements, business process and technology outsourcing deals.

Gavin is a prominent adviser on sports media rights deals, and has advised on all of the major sports deals in Australia. Gavin also advises on regulatory investigations relating to data, on fintech transactions and is a trusted adviser to a number of high-growth companies.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

TMT: Information Technology - Australia

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Gavin Smith is based in Sydney and advises on both IT and telecommunications-related issues, being particularly well known for his expertise in the digital acceleration field where these often intersect.
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TMT: Telecommunications - Australia

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Gavin Smith is based in Sydney and advises on both IT and telecommunications-related issues, being particularly well known for his expertise in the digital acceleration field where these often intersect.
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Strengths

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  • Gavin is a leader in his field. He negotiates hard for his client, but remains even-handed with the opposition. Great ability to contextualise legal points with practical examples and to prioritise.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers Asia & Pacific

  • Gavin has a breadth of expertise and is able to really embed himself into a team. He's very responsive and results-driven, always looking to get it right and deliver on time, no matter what it is.

    TMT: Information TechnologyChambers Asia & Pacific

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Asia-Pacific Region

Australia

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