‘They have an ability to work seamlessly with the business and provide pragmatic commercial advice.’

‘For TMT we mainly use Amy Ryburn and Damien Steel-Baker. Amy is very experienced commercial practitioner. She is very well-organised and a good, responsive relationship partner. She provides valuable strategic advice and guidance on a range of commercial and contractual issues Damien is extremely strong in technology areas, including in understanding and explaining complex issues and also has extensive experience in broader commercial/corporate areas.’

‘Philip Wood who is senior partner works on all our legal requirements and has and continue to provide excellent top class service second to none.’

‘Buddle Findlay are exceptionally responsive to our needs and focus on building strong relationships. We are confident and feel reassured knowing that we are working with the most experienced legal team for TMT in the country.’

‘Philip Wood is a stand out performer for us with Buddle Findlay. He has served us well in all contract negotiations and best practice on legal matters. Philip is strategic in his approach when advising or putting together agreements that are relevant for our different stakeholders, taking into account their public sector and/or private sector status. ‘

‘Andrew Dentice is a standout commercial and technology lawyer with expectational market knowledge. Tim Mahood is able to provide IP advice (including patent advice) better than anyone else I’ve encountered in the market.’

‘Simon Martin is and Anchali are both good lawyers but perhaps more importantly a safe and reliable pair of hands, always quick to respond and practical when there are timing or financial pressures’

‘HGM are strong in their telecom industry expertise. More importantly, HGM is unique in their enthusiasm for serving and educating the client. The firm assisted this client with legal compliance in expanding its communications network to Auckland, New Zealand. Work included analysis of the proposed business in the telecommunications sector with respect to regulatory compliance, including taxation considerations, as well as some general corporate matters (subsidiary maintenance and compliance).’

‘Anchali Anandanayagam, partner, has been remarkably responsive and is always available to answer questions. Her delegation of work to juniors always hits the right tone. Junior solicitors are introduced to the team and are provided learning opportunities on client matters in a way that is refreshingly inclusive and collaborative. Even the junior solicitors are now proactive in reaching out to the client for compliance and maintenance reminders. The whole operation is first class.’

‘Firm has a great knowledge of the TMT sector internationally and in New Zealand and are great in combining that with a very sound multi-disciplinary legal approach.’

‘Edwin Lim as a leading TMT and IT lawyer in New Zealand has great sector knowledge and very sound judgement on matters involving complex business and legal issues. Andrew Dentice is at the forefront of developments in IT, and well across cutting edge initiatives in New Zealand and internationally. He is a go-to person for advice on structuring new products and changes to law to meet new needs.’

‘Have good experience around technology companies, start ups and the associated capital raising and legals associated with them.’

‘I have used Anderson Lloyd for New Zealand based matters and have found their team to be responsive to my requests. The advice I’ve received can be relied upon and does not require additional oversight from myself.’

‘They have a solid team here in Queenstown with a wide range of expertise. They have also used other branches to assist in specific areas of work that was needed.  AL has also been happy to answer any brief questions I may have had, with Derek particular being happy for me to call him at any given time, always followed by advice/recommendations I can only describe as perfect so far.’

‘Derek Roth – Biester (Partner) has been my main POC throughout my time working with AL. From what I have found, his strengths are his broad knowledge of work needed when developing a start-up business, particularly Saas businesses. A quality that has not only been impressive but integral in the development of my business. He is also very personable and has made us feel welcome, and well looked after throughout. At this point, I wouldn’t say I have identified/experienced any weaknesses to date and from my dealing with him so far, I doubt I will in the near future.’

‘The team is responsive, commercial and clear in communication. They are my go to firm in New Zealand as I can always trust them to look after clients. They operate as an extension of our team which is pretty impressive as they are not an affiliated firm. They always meet deadlines and have frequently been accessible for urgent requests. They also keep to budgets.’

‘Karen Ngan is superb. She ensures her team provides quality advice delivered in the way the client wants.’

‘The firm delivers excellent, commercially sound advice. They have profound sector knowledge.’

‘Karen Ngan is an expert in telecommunications law with a high degree of expertise.’

‘Wilson Harle are a leading litigation firm who are in the same rank or better as the litigation departments in the top-5 major National law firms. Their experience and expertise includes years of TMT practice and I have worked with them as a barrister in this field. They are top performers in TMT law, advocacy and industry practice.’

‘Allison Ferguson is a top TMT litigation partner. She is efficient, smart and has exceptional knowledge of the law and industry practice, and has a strong network.’