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Provided by Simon Martin
Simon has been immersed in the Tech Media and IP sector since 1990. His expertise lies in guiding companies within these industries as they navigate the challenges of business operation growth and advancing their purpose. His deep involvement in the sector allows him to understand the current issues but also allows him to comprehend the core functions of these businesses, the challenges they encounter, and the expectations of their stakeholders. This comprehensive understanding enables him to support his clients and work with them to build deals that meet their specific needs most effectively.
Simon adopts a holistic approach to his work, appreciating both the broader perspective and finer details. His portfolio includes facilitating new technology joint ventures, commercialising technology, media, and data, managing technology and media business acquisitions, and overseeing telecommunications transactions. Being a founding partner of Hudson Gavin Martin, has given Simon a unique perspective that connects with many founder clients. Setting up and running his own business means that he has in-depth understanding of the obstacles business owners and CEO’s face. He understands only too well the need to transform challenges into opportunities.
Feedback from one client in a legal directory related to the great trouble Simon takes "to anticipate the needs of his clients and keep across the legal issues and developments which might be relevant to them," he is characterised by another as "a highly intelligent and commercial practitioner with deep technical knowledge who makes complex matters simple."
Hudson Gavin Martin | 2007
Bell Gully | 1997 - 2007
Allen & Overy (UK) | 1995 - 1997
Simpson Grierson | 1990 - 1994
Simon has several board representations including advisor to NZTech (the voice of NZ’s tech sector), board member of Digital Health Association of NZ (the lead industry body in the Health Tech Sector); advisor to InternetNZ, (the body that governs the ‘.nz’ domain name register); advisor to New Zealand Telecommunications Carriers Forum advisor to the Technology Users Association (TUANZ).
Media, IP and tech law resonates with Simon – he finds that his clients are on a mission to change the world, which for him, makes for an exciting working environment.
The signal feature of his work is collaboration. He loves solving problems collectively and mapping out the future for clients.
Simon has been involved in this specialist area of law since 1990, and is a founder of Hudson Gavin Martin. Simon’s expertise covers a broad spectrum, from new tech joint ventures to commercial arrangements for telecommunications providers, and everything in between.
Simon is a highly ranked lawyer and well regarded within leading international legal directories. Chambers and Partners says that Simon, “takes great trouble to anticipate the needs of his clients and keep across the legal issues and developments which might be relevant to them." They go onto say that Simon is "a highly intelligent and commercial practitioner with deep technical knowledge who makes complex matters simple."
Key clients include: Didi New Zealand; The Walt Disney Company, Microsoft, The Mind Lab, Numbering Administration Deed, Carters Building Supplies, Newsroom, One NZ , Vector Limited, Auckland Transport, Internet New Zealand, National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) Cucumber, Augen, Cyma, Sideline App, Pan Pac, Virtual Vet Nurse, Atlantis Health Care and Port of Auckland.
Competition, Franchising, Data & Privacy, Telco Regulatory, Emerging Tech, As a Service, Corporate & Commercial, Agritech, Music, Broadcast, Banking & Insurance
- Helping Microsoft make their first significant investment in a New Zealand technology business when they bought GreenButton.
- Helping Vodafone NZ with a joint venture to share infrastructure with Telecom NZ.
- Helping Vector with joint venture deals with both AWS and Google.
- Helping Vector with a supply arrangement for communications services to enable the connectivity for the largest IOT fleet in NZ.
- Helping with the sponsorship by DB of what has now become the Auckland Warriors and the NZ Governments support of Team NZ.
- Assisting with the franchise of the first 20 + Placemakers Franchises
Hall of Fame
The Legal 500
2024
Provided by Chambers
Simon Martin has practised in the TMT space for over 30 years, operating across the spectrum, principally on transactional, commercialisation and asset protection issues.
Provided by Chambers
He deeply understands our industry space, the regulatory space and commercial complexities.
Simon Martin is excellent. He is very smart and technically competent in TMT and tech-related contracts.
He deeply understands our industry space, the regulatory space and commercial complexities.
Simon Martin is excellent. He is very smart and technically competent in TMT and tech-related contracts.
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Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
