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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‘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.'
- 'Strong negotiation skills and ability to take leadership role when required. Strong commercial acumen, assisting parties to get through or around disagreements in negotiations in a practical way.’
‘Jeff Goodall is a leader. His knowledge and skill in IT and telecoms is excellent. His calm approach to negotiations has resolved many intractable issues. His approachable style with clients allows them to understand the legal issues.’
‘Deep industry knowledge.’
'Commercially minded team that provides pragmatic solutions tailored to our unique needs.'
'Brendan Tomlinson - It is clear that Brendan puts in time with his team, including junior members, as his team can always 'step-up' if Brendan is not available.'
'Expertise in IT procurement contracts, in particular in relation to NSW government requirements.'
'Jeff Goodall and Alannah Manson provide timely commercial advice. Jeff not only has the knowledge and expertise of an IT lawyer but is practical and commercial in his advice and negotiations. He and Alannah work well together to provide a seamless service to clients.'
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)
Work highlights
Assisted the Commonwealth Bank of Australia with a full service car-buying platform for CBA’s Retail and Business Banks.
Advising Digital Transformation Agency on renewing the whole of the Australian Government's arrangement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the supply of AWS services to agencies.
Advising APIDT Infrastructure, a trustee for the APIDT Trust, a joint initiative between APNIC and the WIDE Project, to fund internet development in the Asia Pacific region on a multi-million dollar deal with a leading telecommunications provider and consortium member to secure exclusive life-time rights to use a fibre pair in an intra-Asia submarine cable system.
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Practice head
Brendan Tomlinson; Caroline Atkins; Robert Gregory
Other key lawyers
Sonia Sharma; Jeff Goodall; Alannah Manson