Technology, Media and Communications
How we can help
As relentless innovators, we build our own solutions to disrupt the legal status quo and have guided the world's top technology companies through many decades of technology transformation. Our specialist lawyers operate at the cutting edge of digital, data, cyber and AI regulation. We combine deep know-how with the agility and ingenuity to help you get the most value from digital innovation.
From steering tech acquisitions to success, to resolving complex disputes for major tech players or contracting mission-critical software, our expertise can help you stay ahead of regulatory change and capture growth opportunities. At every stage of the tech lifecycle.
Whether you’re an industry giant or a dynamic start-up, you work quickly and you need an advisor who can keep pace. That’s where we prove our reputation as one of Australia’s leading law firms – with the clear advice and deft advocacy to give you an exceptional edge.
Technology, Media and Communications experience
Afterpay
On its acquisition by Square, valuing Afterpay at $39 billion. It was the largest public M&A deal in Australia’s history and the largest cross-border fintech deal globally.
Microsoft
On regulatory matters, including the competition aspects of its US$68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard and US$20 billion acquisition of Nuance Communications.
On trade mark infringement and appeal proceedings before the Federal Court.
BPAY and Australian Payments Plus
On their new national digital identity scheme and system, ConnectID.
MYOB
On the sale of Kounta to Lightspeed and the sale of Acumatica to EQT, and investments in GreatSoft, Roubler and Butn.
SiteMinder
On its $1.36 billion IPO and ASX listing.
PayPal
In relation to PPF regulation, sanctions laws, the unfair contract terms regime, cybersecurity and the consumer data right.
CPC Patent Technologies
In a high-profile patent infringement action against Apple in the Federal Court regarding biometric technology used in iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.
Synthetix
On the establishment of a blockchain-based trading platform enabling users to acquire synthetic exposure to real-world and digital assets.