Hudson Gavin Martin’s TMT team is led by founding partner Simon Martin, who is highly regarded for handling technology and media acquisitions as well as complex telecoms deals. Edwin Lim combines legal and technical expertise to advise on business technology projects and start-ups. Andrew Dentice specialises in data breaches, privacy compliance, and the commercialisation of TMT assets, while Anchali Anandanayagam provides strategic guidance on technology and infrastructure matters to both public and private clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hudson Gavin Martin is well versed in the sectors it focuses on and demonstrates deep specialist knowledge in technology law. They are technically excellent, very practical, and trusted to escalate matters appropriately when concerns arise. Their sharp business sense and years of experience give clients a real edge, whether negotiating with suppliers or closing major partnerships.’
- ‘The firm has a strong reputation in the market, working with clients ranging from startups to multinationals. They understand the needs of growing businesses and translate these into solid legal strategies, making them a trusted partner for achieving practical and commercially sound outcomes.’
- ‘Hudson Gavin Martin’s specialist focus on technology provides clients with deep industry knowledge and practical, commercially-oriented legal advice. They demonstrate significant partner-level involvement and the ability to handle the full spectrum of issues in their sectors, from IP strategy to complex corporate transactions.’
- ‘Compared to large, full-service firms, Hudson Gavin Martin offers greater depth in its niche and strong corporate and commercial transactional capabilities, supporting a client’s entire business lifecycle. The firm is forward-thinking and innovative, exemplified by its public Policy on Use of Generative AI, which assures clients on matters of confidentiality, human oversight, and transparency.’
- ‘The HGM team understands technology, users, and culture as well as the legal requirements. They offer realistic assessments of risks and solutions, and their experience with similar tech transactions and products provides confidence that they are experts in their sector.’
- ‘Edwin Lim is outstanding. He focuses on client goals, delivers results consistently, and provides clear, practical advice. He is always available, giving clients the confidence to act in negotiations and complex situations.’
- ‘Simon Martin is excellent, combining technical expertise with sharp commercial acumen. He acts as a strategic partner, cutting through complexity to focus on core issues while delivering advice in an approachable and collaborative manner.’
- ‘Anchali Anandanayagam and Samuel Choi are highly responsive and collaborative. They seek to understand client needs, engage in a constructive manner, and foster strong cultural alignment, making working with them a pleasure.’
Key clients
- Television New Zealand
- Bank of New Zealand
- Milford Asset Management
- Foodstuffs North Island
- Auckland Transport
- Vector
- One New Zealand
- Xero
- University of Otago
- Simfuni
- Medical Assurance Society
- Victoria University of Wellington
Work highlights
Advising Television New Zealand on the procurement and implementation of its business-critical streaming platform, including the protection of the vast data ingested by the platform.
Advising Foodstuffs North Island on the trial of its facial recognition technology (FRT) in its stores to see if the technology can assist in reducing the increasing risks to the safety and security of its individuals and property.
Ongoing advice to One New Zealand in relation to the inclusion and use of AI technologies across its business and the impact of this, including in relation to data and privacy issues.
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Practice head
Simon Martin
Other key lawyers
Edwin Lim; Andrew Dentice; Anchali Anandanayagam; Samuel Choi