Technology and regulatory issues form a core part of Maddocks’ work, with the team regularly acting on IT outsourcing, procurement, data breaches and telecommunications matters. Caroline Atkins focuses on procurement, advising government agencies on commercial and ICT solutions. Brendan Tomlinson is noted for his work on IT transactions, outsourcing and software development agreements, while Robert Gregory contributes to the firm’s technology capabilitues. Jeff Goodall advises on complex technology and commercial arrangements, including outsourcing, procurement, licensing, telecommunications, privacy, cyber, intellectual property and e-commerce issues. Sonia Sharma provides specialist expertise in privacy, data and cyber law, complementing the firm’s wider offering. Together, the team supports clients in managing technology, regulatory and contractual challenges.
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Testimonials
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- 'Expertise in IT procurement contracts, in particular in relation to NSW government requirements.'
- ‘The team has a deep and broad knowledge of IT contracts, particularly as they relate to the NSW government suite of contracts. The team provides excellent representation of the rights of the principal in negotiations with technology suppliers. Practical, pragmatic, timely advice is provided.'
Key clients
- NSW Ministry of Health (eHealth NSW) Dymocks Services Australia Aristocrat Adobe Systems Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Silicon Quantum Pty Ltd (SQC) The Future Fund Management Agency (FFMA) Monash University New South Wales Treasury Corporation Ausgrid Resimax Victorian Technology Transformation Anytime Fitness Samsung Electronics Australia Plant Health Australia Australian Competition and Consumer Commission(ACCC) Australian Centre for the Moving Image Sydney Airport NSW Ministry of Health (HealthShare NSW) Indara Infrastructure Richmond Football Club Services Australia Swinburne University of Technology Aristocrat Macquarie Technology Heinemann CIMIC Deutsche Bank Northern Territory Government Commonwealth Bank of Australia Macquarie University University of South Australia and University of Adelaide Victorian Water Businesses Higher Education Services KPMG Ultra Violette Digital Transformation Agency Optus Swoop Advent One APIDT Infrastructure Pty Ltd AU Cyber Limited Endeavour Group Limited Inland Rail
Work highlights
Assisted the Commonwealth Bank of Australia with a full service car-buying platform for CBA’s Retail and Business Banks.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Brendan Tomlinson; Caroline Atkins; Robert Gregory
Other key lawyers
Sonia Sharma; Jeff Goodall; Alannah Manson