Noted for its ‘excellent team’, Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a leader in data protection and cyber security. The firm has experience advising Australia’s largest acquirers and users of data across the financial services, government, technology, energy, resources, and retail sectors. James North leads the team from Sydney and heads the TMT practice. Eugenia Kolivos focuses on data protection and IP matters, Arvind Dixit has a focus on data protection, privacy and cyber risk resilience, and Michael Do Rozario advises on privacy, information governance, and cyber-crime, while Frances Wheelahan’s expertise in transactions and matters related to the commercialisation of intellectual property and technology provides the team with valuable balance.
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Testimonials
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- 'James North is a true leader of his team. Keeps things moving and always alert. Highly intelligent.'
- 'The team is responsive and provides sound commercial advice. It is a top tier firm in this area and it lives up to the billing.'
Key clients
- Genea IVF
- Western Sydney University
Work highlights
Advising Western Sydney University on a complex cyber incident, including engagement with regulatory bodies, coordination of technical experts, managing risk assessments and notifications, and securing an interim injunction against suspected threat actors and unauthorised use of stolen data.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
James North
Other key lawyers
Eugenia Kolivos; Michael Do Rozario; Arvind Dixit; Frances Wheelahan; Philip Catania