Technology, media and telecommunications remain a core focus for Baker McKenzie, with the team advising on digital transformation, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, data protection and technology transactions. Andrew Stewart leads the practice from Sydney, supported by Adrian Lawrence on digital and technology matters. Anne Petterd advises on the digital economy, procurement and telecommunications infrastructure. Caitlin Whale acts on complex commercial transactions involving technology, privacy and cybersecurity. Simone Blackadder advises on outsourcing, technology, cyber and data issues, including regulatory compliance and data breaches.
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‘Baker McKenzie knows the government contract frameworks in Australia.’
‘Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch is extremely experienced, he always is very responsive (within a few hours) and always accommodates our tight turn arounds (demanded by our customers).’
‘This team is led by highly regarded experts who have a significant level of experience and expertise in IT and telecoms. The partners are supported by a talented team as well as their wider Bakers international network.’
'Excellent partners that I have worked with include Adrian Lawrence, Anne Petterd and Caitlin Whale.'
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Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch
Simone Blackadder
Practice head
Andrew Stewart
Other key lawyers
Adrian Lawrence; Anne Petterd; Caitlin Whale; Simone Blackadder; Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch