King & Wood Mallesons‘ digital economy and tech law team fields ’thought leaders with extensive experience’, acting on matters from large public data breaches to risk mitigation. The team works with forensic IT investigators to manage the causes and impacts of cyber incidents for its clients, which include financial institutions, media companies and energy retailers. Cheng Lim and Patrick Gunning co-head the team from Melbourne and Sydney respectively; Lim is recommended for his ability to provide a ‘robust, holistic, commercial view’, while Gunning is experienced in supporting high-profile clients through regulatory investigations and advising on changes to cybersecurity policy. Melbourne-based Michael Swinson ‘brings a wealth of knowledge and experience’ to mandates including data-heavy transactions and digital platform developments. Kirsten Bowe is a notable team member in Brisbane, specialising in strategic commercial transactions and advisory work involving emerging technologies, and Kendra Fouracre in Melbourne is also recommended.
Testimonials
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- 'The team has experienced and trusted advisers of a high calibre.'
- 'Michael Swinson provides timely and practical advice. Truly a trusted adviser who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to matters and assists in finding practical risk based solutions.'
Key clients
- REA
- Sportsbet
Work highlights
- Advised Latitude Financial Services on one of Australia's largest and most significant data breaches.
- Advising Medibank on all aspects of its response to a cybercrime incident in which a malicious threat actor stole and released sensitive information on the dark web concerning current and former Medibank customers.