HOW WE CAN HELP

We've been a trusted advisor to the world's top technology companies for decades, so we're primed to provide commercial and tech-savvy legal guidance.

Whether it's steering tech acquisitions to success, resolving complex disputes for major tech players, or contracting for mission-critical solutions and software, we bring our deep and specialised expertise to every stage of the tech lifecycle.

Innovation is at the heart of what we do - we walk the talk. We're restless in building our own solutions. Our lawyers operate at the cutting edge of digital, data, cyber and AI regulation. Tech truly excites us.

From venerated industry giants to dynamic start-ups, our tech-sector clients work fast, and they need advisors who can do the same. Of course, the deep know-how we have developed and share across the gamut of our legal teams is vital. But equally important is the way we leverage it to bring you clear advice, deftly advocate for you and help you deliver on your goals.

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
Afterpay

On the $39 billion acquisition of Afterpay by Square (now Block) by way of an all-scrip scheme of arrangement. The transaction was the largest cross-border fintech deal globally.

BPAY and Australian Payments Plus (AP+)

On their new national digital identity scheme and system, ConnectID.

PayPal

In relation to PPF regulation, sanctions laws, the unfair contract terms regime, cybersecurity, and the consumer data right.

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.

MYOB

On the sale of Kounta to Lightspeed and the sale of Acumatica to EQT, and investments in GreatSoft, Roubler and Butn.

CPC Patent Technologies

In a high profile patent infringement action against Apple in the Federal Court regarding biometric technology used in iPhones, iPads and MacBook devices.

Google

On trade mark infringement and appeal proceedings before the Federal Court.

Siteminder

On its $1.36 billion IPO and ASX listing.

Synthetix

On the establishment of a blockchain-based trading platform enabling users to acquire synthetic exposure to real-world and digital assets.