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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Excellent team. Very well informed and up to date. At the cutting edge of new developments and never need to catch up. Courteous and easy to work with. Smart and effective.'
  • '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.'
  • 'Philip Catania is a joy to work with. He is always pleasant and understands the client's demands.'
  • 'Strong combination of technical experience combined with practical, commercial legal advice.'
  • 'Very responsive, very smart and knowledgeable - lovely to work with.'
  • 'Deep technical expertise, well trained lawyers at all levels, strong staff retention allowing for continuity that facilitates trust and well thought out project planning that makes projects efficient and does not gouge you for fees.'
  • 'Arvind Dixit - Both very pragmatic and deeply technical. A masterful negotiator and sensible problem solver that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the nub of the issue. Has a tailored approach to each transaction.'
  • 'Philip Catania is a titan of the industry with a wealth of knowledge that he has successfully managed to pass onto his partners and supporting staff.'
  • 'Deep industry knowledge, ability to cut through complex regulation to the key issues, responsive and pragmatic.'

Key clients

  • Genea IVF
  • Western Sydney University
  • Bunnings and Kmart
  • NSW Government
  • Kyocera
  • Oxfam
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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.
Acting in the OAIC investigation into Bunnings and Kmart’s use of facial recognition technology.
Acting for Genea, a leading IVF and fertility clinic, following its February 2025 data breach.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Frances Wheelaham
Frances Wheelaham

Practice head

James North

Other key lawyers

Eugenia Kolivos; Michael Do Rozario; Arvind Dixit; Frances Wheelahan; Philip Catania