Technology, Data, Cyber & AI
- Technology, Data, Cyber & AI
- Cyber
- Data & Privacy
- Digital Transformation
- Technology & Outsourcing
- Artificial Intelligence
Across all sectors, technology and data are transforming the way organisations operate
The opportunities and challenges surrounding the digital economy require lawyers with deep experience advising on business-critical projects, and expertise dealing with the increasingly complex regulatory and risk environment.
Companies need to be able to successfully navigate large-scale technology development, procurement and transformation projects, manage cyber risk incidents, implement data governance programs, and advise on the procurement and use of new generative AI tools.
How we can help
We are a leading technology and data firm in Australia. We work with clients on the most complex and challenging digital projects: identifying emerging opportunities and risks, applying our market expertise and knowledge of cutting-edge developments, then helping define the best course of action that complies with regulatory frameworks and internal risk profiles.
Breadth and depth
Our expertise covers all aspects of commercial contracting and regulatory and risk advice in the digital economy – from hardware and software procurements and development arrangements, major technology services deals, cybersecurity, data privacy, connected infrastructure, personalised healthcare, payments and technology innovation, and investment in technology for decarbonisation, all the way to M&A transactions.
We advise clients in all sectors from banking, infrastructure and industrials, to healthcare, energy, real estate and technology, media and telecommunications.
External relationships and working with regulators
Our productive relationships with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and thorough knowledge of how it operates, are the product of extensive interactions. We also help shape the regulatory agenda through our representation on, and work with, industry bodies and our contributions to government legislative reform processes.
Our services
Our multi-disciplinary team of experts has a proven track record advising companies on AI governance, risk management, compliance, commercialisation and disputes. We support organisations to create the right AI and data governance frameworks and conduct compliance assessments, procure and commercialise AI tools, navigate AI investment and financing transactions, respond to regulatory investigations, disputes, claims and complaints; and ensure AI incident response readiness. See our Artificial Intelligence service page for more information.
Organisations across all sectors are targets for cyberattacks, and navigating a rapidly changing regulatory environment and increasing scrutiny from a broad range of regulators. We advise companies on preparing their cyber response framework, and on the management and response to cyber incidents. See our cyber service page for more information.
The governance and protection of data require a careful and structured approach. With the ever-increasing volumes of data collected and created by every system and customer interaction, we help organisations make informed decisions about the minimisation of risks, ensuring compliance with the changing regulatory environment and dealing with the increasing number of regulatory investigations. See our Data & Privacy service page for more information.
We advise companies on some of the most complex transformations of manual or aging digital systems and processes onto new platforms and systems. Our deep knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial environment is central to how we deliver for our clients. See our Digital Transformation service page for more information.
We advise our clients on all forms of technology and business-process sourcing arrangements, including on back-end enterprise systems and services and B2C services. We also advise on innovative offerings, including whole-of-business digital transformation projects, and high-growth technology companies on new business models and new technology products. Visit our Technology & Outsourcing service page for more information.
Experience
New product launch
Advised Sympli on all legal and regulatory aspects of its entry into the e-conveyancing market and the establishment of its financial settlement platform for conveyancing transactions.
Ground-breaking joint venture
Advised Quantium on the formation of a ground-breaking incorporated joint venture between it and Telstra, advising on all aspects of the multi-faceted, digital transformation transaction. It will bring together end-to-end data analytics and AI services.
Data sharing at major Australian supermarket
Advised Coles on the relaunch of its customer loyalty program, Flybuys, including the entry into a new data sharing arrangement.
Cyber and incident response for a major bank
Advised Westpac, as its strategic legal partner, on cyber preparedness and incident response programs.
Critical IT matters for a global mining company
Advised a global mining company on several critically important material IT, procurement and cyber projects, including the renegotiation of its global technology outsourcing program.
Digital transformation
Advised Aware Super on a major financial platform digital transformation, including reviewing data services agreements with four separate global vendors.
Sale of infrastructure assets
Advised TPG on the $950 million sale of 100 per cent of its passive mobile tower and rooftop infrastructure assets.
Commercialisation of Land Titles Registries
Advised the Queensland Investment Commission (QIC) on the $4 billion transfer of the Queensland Land Title Registry to the Queensland Future Fund. Advising on all transition, technology, cybersecurity and IT aspects.
Fintech and AI opportunities
Advised CBA, and its inhouse Australian technology venture incubator, X15, on the investment into a fund of a leading venture capital firm, with the aim of supporting and developing local fintech initiatives and emerging artificial intelligence opportunities.