Allens
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Allens‘ team collaborates with clients to ensure compliance across all stages of the data lifecycle, from creation and collection to storage, security, use, exchange, commercialisation, retention, and de-identification or disposal. The team acts for leading names in the technology and financial services sectors. In Sydney, Gavin Smith is co-practice leader and heads the firm’s technology, media and telecommunications group, while co-head Valeska Bloch leads the cyber practice, with expertise across transactional, regulatory, governance, risk, and incident response matters in the cybersecurity, technology, and data spheres. David Rountree advises clients in highly regulated industries on innovative commercial use of technology and data. Isabelle Guyot, who was promoted to partner in July 2025, is also noted.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Gavin Smith and Isabelle Guyot both take the time to understand our business and product and provide tailored advice that helps us navigate a complex (and changing) regulatory environment.'
- 'The kind of service you hope for from a top tier firm. Collaborative, expert, pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Uber
- Insurance Group Limited
Work highlights
Providing ongoing and regular advice to Uber in respect of strategic privacy, data and technology matters arising in connection with the launch and operation of its products, services and application features in Australia.