Information Technology
Change is the defining characteristic of IT – changing technology, changing laws and changing businesses. This creates complex legal and technological ramifications that organisations must understand to ensure commercial success.
Our Information Technology Expertise
As the ground shifts and new risks and opportunities emerge, clients need legal advisers with exceptional technology knowledge in order to develop solutions that maximise every new opportunity.
We provide an integrated approach to technology, communications and media issues for both private and public sector clients.
We regularly advise on communications and legislative compliance, ranging from access regimes and service provider obligations to legislation and regulation compliance, broadcasting regulations and misuse of market powers.
We provide guidance for innovative clients in using technology and distribution models to their advantage and navigating the legal and regulatory issues relating to this cutting-edge world of the new digital economy.
We manage the full procurement lifecycle, including implementing, actioning and reviewing plans, policies, procedures and contracts for clients.
Our Cyber & Data Resilience team will also assist in securing your data and networks.
Find out more about the team, read their latest insights and contact the right lawyer below.
Insights from the Team
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Technology in contracting
Councils often ask us – how can we use technology to simplify contracting?
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Government technology procurement - strategies for unlocking innovation
Government procurement of technology can be face challenges due to the fast-paced nature of technological change
Latest insights
Witnessing documents during COVID-19 made easier in New South Wales
New South Wales Parliament has introduced new provisions for witnessing documents during COVID-19
Australia’s mandatory data breach notification laws
All potentially affected entities should amend its existing privacy policy and have in place a data breach response plan
Latest news
Maddocks advises on major technology outsourcing agreement
Maddocks advised CMC Markets Stockbroking Ltd on agreement with the ANZ Bank and Share Investing Limited
Maddocks advises Swinburne University of Technology on $118 million online education deal
The deal sees SEEK purchase a greater stake in Online Education Services
Other services used by our Information Technology clients
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Consumer Markets & Franchising
We offer strategic and practical advice to clients entering new consumer markets or launching franchises.
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Intellectual Property
We advise clients in all forms of intellectual property protection, from idea generation and commercialisation, to protecting their interests.
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Privacy
We offer topline strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
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Competition & Regulation
We advise clients on navigating the issues, investigations and enforcement of competition & regulation laws.
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Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
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Advertising, Brand & Marketing
We advise clients on their legal and regulatory requirements when taking their advertising, branding and marketing activities to market.
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Cyber & Data Resilience
We offer a holistic approach for businesses seeking advice, procurement and implementation regarding cyber & data resilience.
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Partner and Sector Leader - Technology
Sydney