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Technology and telecommunications projects are a central focus for Minter Ellison, which advises domestic and international clients across industries including financial services, energy, health, education, transport, aviation and government. In Sydney, Nicholas Pascoe is a highly regarded ICT expert who advises public and private sector clients on complex contractual arrangements and negotiations. In Melbourne, Paul Kallenbach is a leading advisor on information technology law, outsourcing, and privacy and cyber law, acting for clients on their most significant technology transactions. Mark Teys is trusted for his work on large-scale transformational technology implementations and has extensive telecommunications experience across multiple industries. Vanessa Mellis advises government clients on major projects and procurements, with detailed knowledge of policy, probity and process frameworks.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Great people, with a first-class client service mindset.’

  • ‘A highly knowledgeable, proactive, and solutions-focused team with detailed insight and knowledge of this industry. As a consequence, one received real added value.’

  • ‘Paul Kallenbach is not only an exceptional IT/cyber lawyer but also extremely approachable and responsive. I have always come away from working on matters having been impressed and thankful to have Paul advising us. I put it down to Paul having such an excellent and proactive team.’

  • 'The team are very capable with the depth to pull in other resources, such as in specialty areas like insurance, as required. I always leave with solutions and a way ahead, as well as very high quality commercial drafting.'

  • 'The individuals are personable to work with and give helpful and frank advice about the pros and cons of various approaches. Their work values are great with the ability to step up the work output as required. I really enjoy working with the Minter Ellison staff.'

Key clients

  • Singtel Optus Pty Limited (Optus)
  • Suncorp
  • Optus Satellite Network Pty Limited
  • Townsville City Council
  • MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd
  • KDR Victoria Pty Ltd (trading as Yarra Trams)
  • Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) and Triple Zero Victoria
  • Office of the Crown Solicitor of Tasmania
  • Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS)
  • Thales Australia
  • Brisbane Grammar School
  • Optus Networks Pty Limited (Optus)

Work highlights

Advised Optus on a landmark multi-operator core network deal with TPG Telecom.
Advised Suncorp on renegotiating its mainframe as-a-service agreement with Kyndryl to facilitate the sale of Suncorp Bank to ANZ.
Representing Optus in three major satellite telecommunications projects.

Practice head

Nicholas Pascoe; Paul Kallenbach

Other key lawyers

Mark Teys; Vanessa Mellis; Carolina Dorman

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