Simpson Grierson is frequently instructed by international technology and social media companies on regulatory and compliance matters, with particular expertise in AI technology. The firm is further experienced in telecoms work, advising on asset sales, as well as regulatory and service matters. Karen Ngan, who specialises in supporting technology users and suppliers, and Jania Baigent, a commercial litigation expert, jointly lead the team. Michael Sage is well-versed in joint ventures, PPPs, and commercial contracts, and Simon Vannini frequently advises on telecoms projects and acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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‘Simon Vannini is very experienced in the TMT field.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable in telecom regulatory matters and provides timely and commercially viable advice.’
‘Karen Ngan's legal and industry knowledge are outstanding.’
‘They have built up an internal capability that is NZ-leading when it comes to all things radio.’
Key clients
- The a2 Milk Company Limited
- Alliance Group Limited
- Amazon Web Services, Inc.
- ASB Bank Limited
- The Briscoe Group
- Cubic Transportation Systems Limited
- Grizzly AI Limited
- IDEXX
- Kordia Limited
- Motor Trade Association
- Australasian Automotive Business Solutions Limited
- New Zealand Rugby
- OneNet
- Sephora
- Tamaki Regeneration Group
- Tasman District Council
- Tauranga City Council
- Te Wananga o Aotearoa
- Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
- Transpower New Zealand Limited
Work highlights
Advised Cubic on the design and implementation of a National Ticketing Solution for public transport across New Zealand.
Advising Transpower on the TransGo Refresh Programme, being the refresh of Transpower’s private telecommunications network that underpins all of the network communications used by Transpower.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Karen Ngan
Practice head
Karen Ngan; Jania Baigent
Other key lawyers
Michael Sage; Simon Vannini