Ranking tables
TMT: Information Technology | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Gavin Smith Allens9 Years Ranked
- James North Corrs Chambers Westgarth14 Years Ranked
- Philip Catania Corrs Chambers Westgarth14 Years Ranked
- Cheng LimKing & Wood Mallesons
- Ken SaurajenClayton Utz
Band 2
- Anna Gamvros A&O Shearman12 Years Ranked
- Michael Caplan Gilbert + Tobin7 Years Ranked
- Paul Kallenbach MinterEllison14 Years Ranked
- Peter Jones Herbert Smith Freehills13 Years Ranked
- Tim Gole Gilbert + Tobin12 Years Ranked
- Anthony LloydAshurst
- Patrick GunningKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 3
- Adrian Lawrence Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
- Alex Hutchens McCullough Robertson4 Years Ranked
- Caroline Atkins Maddocks12 Years Ranked
- Jeff Goodall Maddocks14 Years Ranked
- John Gray Hall & Wilcox14 Years Ranked
- Julian Lincoln Herbert Smith Freehills6 Years Ranked
- Lesley Sutton Gilbert + Tobin4 Years Ranked
- Simon Burns Gilbert + Tobin5 Years Ranked
- Tim Lyons DLA Piper Australia12 Years Ranked
- Valeska Bloch Allens4 Years Ranked
- Michael SwinsonKing & Wood Mallesons
- Nicole HellerKing & Wood Mallesons
- Simon NewcombClayton Utz
Band 4
- Anthony Willis Maddocks13 Years Ranked
- Brendan Tomlinson Maddocks1 Years Ranked
- Hamish Fraser Sparke Helmore5 Years Ranked
- Kwok Tang Herbert Smith Freehills1 Years Ranked
- Michael Park Dentons2 Years Ranked
- Nick Abrahams Norton Rose Fulbright11 Years Ranked
- Peter Mulligan Norton Rose Fulbright9 Years Ranked
- Ravi de Fonseka A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
- Emma ButlerAshurst
- John DieckmannClayton Utz
- Matthew McMillanLander & Rogers
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Sheila McGregorGilbert + Tobin | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Senior Statespeople | 14 Years RankedSheila McGregor is based in Sydney and offers exceptional experience in the handling of IT procurement mandates, particularly where state and Commonwealth government departments and agencies are concerned, and continues to advise on key mandates in this sphere.
Band 1
1 Gavin SmithAllens | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedGavin 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.1 James NorthCorrs Chambers Westgarth | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedJames North is based in Sydney and, in addition to well-known work on behalf of leading Australian telecoms carriers, is active on transactional and contentious mandates across the IT and telecoms spectrum.1 Philip CataniaCorrs Chambers Westgarth | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedPhilip Catania is based in Melbourne and advises authoritatively on technology questions, being dual-qualified in both law and computer science, and is particularly well known for his handling of large-scale outsourcing mandates and data privacy questions.
Band 2
2 Anna GamvrosA&O Shearman | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedAnna Gamvros is a Sydney-based operator who heads A&O Shearman's Asia-Pacific privacy and cyber practice. She is particularly well versed in advising on multi-jurisdictional matters.2 Michael CaplanGilbert + Tobin | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMichael Caplan focuses closely on complex procurement and other contractual arrangements in the IT space, and also advises extensively on transactional and data protection issues. Based in Melbourne, he is noted for offering expertise covering both Australia and South-East Asia and focused expertise concerning disruptive and other innovative technologies.2 Paul KallenbachMinterEllison | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedPaul Kallenbach spearheads the MinterEllison cybersecurity offering from the Melbourne office, advising on issues in that sphere and on a wide range of often complex technology procurement and implementation projects.2 Peter JonesHerbert Smith Freehills | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedPeter Jones is based in Sydney and offers deep experience in the management of both the transactional and regulatory sides of major technology projects, his expertise being particularly well developed where cloud-based model-related matters and data monetisation issues are concerned.2 Tim GoleGilbert + Tobin | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedTim Gole is based in Sydney and offers extensive experience in the representation of high-profile clients, including major public sector bodies and leading financial services providers, in strategic IT outsourcing mandates.
Band 3
3 Adrian LawrenceBaker McKenzie | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAdrian Lawrence is based in Sydney and advises clients on major transactional, product launch and partnership arrangements, bringing to his work the insights of a published authority on the law relating to digital and online matters.3 Alex HutchensMcCullough Robertson | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAlex Hutchens is a Sydney-based partner who brings years of experience as an in-house IT counsel to his work, much of which is concerned with major IT procurement mandates and the provision of advice on cybersecurity and other data protection issues.3 Caroline AtkinsMaddocks | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCaroline Atkins is based in Canberra and specialises in technology procurement matters, being particularly well known for her handling of large-scale mandates for the Commonwealth government in this sphere.3 Jeff GoodallMaddocks | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedJeff Goodall specialises in the handling of significant procurement and outsourcing mandates for a mix of high-profile corporate and government body clients. Based in Sydney, he also advises on an extensive range of associated implementation and integration issues.3 John GrayHall & Wilcox | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedJohn Gray in Sydney has advised on both transactional and contentious matters in the IT field for over 25 years, being particularly well known for his work on behalf of state government and financial services sector clients. His expertise embraces a versatile range of licensing, data protection and privacy, and intellectual property issues.3 Julian LincolnHerbert Smith Freehills | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJulian Lincoln operates across the TMT spectrum from the Melbourne office, maintaining a particularly close focus on technology transformation and large and complex outsourcing mandates.3 Lesley SuttonGilbert + Tobin | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedLesley Sutton is a well-regarded, Sydney-based practitioner in the IT space with extensive experience in the management of large-scale technology procurement projects, where she has often acted for both suppliers and customers in arrangements involving New South Wales or Commonwealth government bodies.3 Simon BurnsGilbert + Tobin | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSimon Burns is a Sydney-based IT specialist who stands out for his mastery of transactions conducted within the complex and still evolving regulatory environment of the digital and emerging technology space, being particularly familiar with the issues surrounding blockchain and emerging technology.3 Tim LyonsDLA Piper Australia | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedTim Lyons is based in Melbourne and specialises in the management of supply and outsourcing mandates, offering particularly noteworthy experience advising the Victorian government on significant projects in that sphere.3 Valeska BlochAllens | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedValeska Bloch is particularly well known for her work on behalf of startup tech companies and in connection with disruptive technologies, and also advises extensively on data governance and breach issues and cybersecurity questions.
Band 4
4 Anthony WillisMaddocks | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedAnthony Willis is based in Canberra and specialises in the handling of significant procurement and outsourcing mandates for a mix of high-profile corporate and government body clients. He also advises on an extensive range of associated implementation and integration issues.4 Brendan TomlinsonMaddocks | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBrendan Tomlinson is a Sydney-based operator whose diverse practice includes the full spectrum of information technology transactions. His extensive experience both in-house and in private practice enables him to advise on privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters.4 Hamish FraserSparke Helmore | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedHamish Fraser advises clients participating in all areas of the IT and communications sector on the full range of commercial, regulatory and intellectual property aspects of their operations, including major procurement and outsourcing mandates. He is based in Sydney.4 Kwok TangHerbert Smith Freehills | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKwok Tang is based in Sydney and has considerable experience in advising on contract issues across technology, media and telecommunications. He maintains an impressive client base of globally renowned technology platforms operating across various industries.4 Michael ParkDentons | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMichael Park is fantastic. He's extremely responsive and pragmatic in his approach to legal solutions. He's able to understand business needs and legal needs, and is just very commercial.4 Nick AbrahamsNorton Rose Fulbright | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedNick Abrahams advises on a wide range of Australian technology procurement, data privacy and cybersecurity mandates from the Sydney office.4 Peter MulliganNorton Rose Fulbright | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedPeter Mulligan specialises in ICT matters, advising clients from both the public and private sectors on a range of contractual and regulatory issues, offering particularly extensive experience assisting with procurement programmes. He is based in Sydney.4 Ravi de FonsekaA&O Shearman | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedRavi de Foneska is based in Sydney. He is adept at advising on regulatory and transactional technology matters. His expertise extends to IP and data; his experience makes him especially well placed to advise on these aspects within M&A transactions.
Up and Coming
U Andrew HiiGilbert + Tobin | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAndrew Hii has a broad practice specialising in technology and IP. He is well placed to advise clients across financial services and telecommunications on commercial and regulatory issues and is noted for his skill in handling the complexities of contract negotiations effectively.U Arvind DixitCorrs Chambers Westgarth | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedArvind Dixit is a member of the firm's TMT practice and relies upon his expertise in privacy law to provide counsel to an array of clients operating in the technology domain. His practice includes advising on outsourcing issues, cyber-risk resilience strategy and regulatory compliance.U Nicholas BoyleBird & Bird | TMT: Information Technology2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedNicholas Boyle is based in Sydney and has particular expertise in advising notable financial institutions on technology transformation matters. He is also well placed to act as counsel for clients after a data breach and set out the appropriate response strategy.