About Brendan
Brendan is the Technology Sector Leader and specialises in technology, telecommunications and intellectual property. He advises telecom companies, technology developers, communications infrastructure companies and government agencies on a wide spectrum of commercial and regulatory matters.
Brendan was named as the winner of the Telecommunications Award for Australia at the International Law Office Client Choice Awards for 2018, 2015, 2013 and 2012. He is also recognised as a leading lawyer in the areas of TMT and IP by legal directories, including Asia Pacific Legal 500, Chambers Global, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who Legal.
Experience
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Optus
Acting for Optus on a series of major outsourcing and procurement transactions in relation to the development and maintenance of the Optus network.
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Macquarie Telecom
Advising Macquarie Telecom on a range of telecommunications regulatory issues and acting for Macquarie Telecom on business critical contractual arrangements with nbn Co.
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Commpete
Advising Commpete, an alliance of dynamic digital communications companies, on regulatory issues and assisting to draft submissions to regulatory inquiries and industry forums.
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BAI Communications
Advising BAI Communications, a global leader in the design, construction and operation of communications infrastructure on communications regulatory issues including assisting BAI to obtain its Australian telecommunications carrier licence.
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CASA Systems (formerly Netcomm Wireless)
Acting on the negotiation of business critical agreements for the supply of networking equipment to nbn Co, including negotiating interoperability arrangements with other network equipment suppliers.
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The Black Dog Institute
Providing pro-bono advice to the Black Dog Institute, an independent not-for-profit medical research institute focussed on mental health on a wide range of intellectual property matters relating to collaborative research and development of new products and initiatives.
Case studies
Acting on a major telecommunications network access matter
We advised Optus in its successful defence against Telstra relating to access to the Telstra copper network
Advising on major deals in the technology sector
Maddocks advised on a vital segment of the NBN project
News
Maddocks partner wins client service recognition at global awards
Maddocks partner Brendan Coady has been recognised for his outstanding client service
Maddocks advises Optus in copper network access matter
Maddocks has advised Optus on successful defence against Telstra to higher rates for access to Telstra copper network
Legal Insights
Proposed changes to the Privacy Act and the implications for digital advertising
We outline the key proposed changes to the Privacy Act that may impact the Ad Tech industry and what steps you can take...
Time to check your personal data transfers from the UK – new rules in place today!
The highly anticipated new rules for personal data transfers to countries outside the United Kingdom come into force
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