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Data protection

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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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Providing highly capable support with great responsiveness.'
  • '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.'
  • 'Ooma Khurana is skilled, insightful and available. Ooma develops a deep understanding of each project or transaction very quickly and has strategically valuable insights throughout each matter in addition to her legal acumen.'

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)

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Katherine Armytage
Katherine Armytage
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Sonia Sharma
Sonia Sharma
Practice head

Sonia Sharma; Katherine Armytage; Rob Gregory

Other key lawyers

Brendan Tomlinson; Ooma Khurana

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