Maddocks’ data, privacy and cyber team is led by three prominent partners. In Canberra, Katherine Armytage advises Commonwealth agencies and corporates, drawing on substantial ICT experience when addressing data protection and security issues. Sydney-based Sonia Sharma is privacy and cyber lawyer, noted for her work on high-profile data breaches, and as a published authority on cyber security. In Melbourne, Robert Gregory is an experienced commercial lawyer, acting for government and corporate clients across technology and media sectors. Brendan Tomlinson advises on information technology transactions of all types and sizes. The practice particularly stands out for its strength in government and public sector work.
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- 'Brendan Tomlinson is engaged, focused on value and scope, pragmatic, experienced and highly competent.'
- 'A strong team legally, and it is clear the team works well together. The team are engaged and interested in the matter, and it shows in their dedication to providing legal services.'
Key clients
- Sony Diageo Philips Sydney Airport Deutsche Bank Deloitte Aristocrat Technologies Lendlease Mirvac Greencross (Petbarn) ORIX Macquarie Technology Melbourne City Mission South East Water City of Monash Department of Health Digital Transformation Agency Department of Defence Swinburne University of Technology HMD Global (Nokia) Camp Australia Department of Health and Ageing Department of Social Services Services Australia Department of Education Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Australian Bureau of Statistics Office of National Data Commissioner Department of Finance Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Australian Federal Police Department of Veterans’ Affairs NSW Department of Customer Service Cancer Institute NSW Health Transport for NSW Iberdrola Australia Limited Essential Energy Federation University Sydney Festival Black Dog Institute Racing Victoria Dymocks Richmond Football Club Department of Finance: Digital ID Optus AGL St Vincents Hospital Nissan
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sonia Sharma; Katherine Armytage; Rob Gregory
Other key lawyers
Brendan Tomlinson; Ooma Khurana