Adrian Lawrence > Baker McKenzie > Melbourne, Australia > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie is often engaged in cyber-incidents, data crisis management, as well as privacy complaints and investigations. In Sydney, Adrian Lawrence is skilled at digital and online compliance arrangements, while Anne Petterd and Simone Blackadder are experienced in data breach incidents. Working out of Melbourne, Toby Pattern is well-informed in healthtech, and Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch  handles digital media matters.

Baker McKenzie delivers a full spectrum of media and entertainment services, from high-profile copyright and defamation litigation to media transactions and pre-publication advice. The team also counsels blue-chip corporates on digital content acquisition and commercial matters, including third-party partnering arrangements. Andrew Stewart is a leading authority on copyright enforcement, advising major movie studios and other media stakeholders. Adrian Lawrence has been at the forefront of Australia’s online and digital media law for over 25 years. Allison Manvell is a key name for commercial and regulatory issues, while Nicholas Kraegen has amassed considerable experience with matters put before the Copyright Tribunal.

Commended for providing ‘technical legal advice’ Baker McKenzie’s key strengths lie in blockchain, data protection, and financial services regulation. In Sydney, Adrian Lawrence advises clients on digital retail banking, while Bill Fuggle is knowledgeable of capital markets issues. Shemira Jeevaratnam often assists wealthtechs, and in Brisbane, Trudi Procter is recommended for financial service compliance work.

Headed by Sydney-based Andrew Stewart, Baker McKenzie is frequently engaged in data centre and telecommunications transactions. Anne Petterd is experienced in data breach incidents, Adrian Lawrence is particularly active in the FinTech sector, and Caitlin Whale is a key port of call for healthcare and technology companies. In Melbourne, Toby Pattern is noted for his health tech and privacy capabilities.