TMT: Information Technology | Asia-Pacific

Cheng Lim has a noted track record in the representation of leading telecoms and technology providers in key transactional and regulatory mandates. Based in Melbourne, he is also a prominent adviser on data privacy and cybersecurity questions.

Tim 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.

Anna 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.

Michael 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.

Peter 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.

Valeska Bloch is particularly well known for her work on behalf of startup tech companies and in connection with disruptive technologies, advising extensively on data governance and breach issues and cybersecurity questions.

John 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.

Simon Newcomb specialises in the handling of technology transactions, being particularly well known for his work on behalf of public sector clients at local, state and Commonwealth government levels. An experienced Brisbane-based manager of complex procurement and outsourcing mandates, he is also well-versed in cybersecurity issues.

Tim 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.

Arvind 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.

Cameron Abbott, based in Melbourne, currently serves as co-practice group coordinator for the global Technology Transactions and Sourcing group at K&L Gates, advising leading corporations and government bodies on complex IT procurement, cloud services, cybersecurity and cross-border data compliance.

John Dieckmann is based in Melbourne and has extensive expertise in information technology. He is well equipped to advise on IT procurement, cybersecurity and privacy issues.

Melissa Fai is a respected technology and intellectual property expert, known for her advisory work across both commercial and regulatory matters for leading TMT corporations and service providers.

Michael Park is an experienced TMT lawyer based in Melbourne. He offers particular expertise in data privacy and digital transformation.

Peter 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.

Ravi 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.

Nicholas Boyle is based in White & Case's Sydney office 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.