With expertise spanning data security, data regulation, cloud services and AI, the group at King & Wood Mallesons is a popular choice among ASX-listed companies, media groups, telcos, global tech giants and start-ups. Practice head Cheng Lim, who specialises in commercial and regulatory tech law; Michael Swinson, who has extensive knowledge of AI, cybersecurity and data governance; and Jessica Kruger, who is well versed at managing large-scale digital infrastructure projects, are among the names to note. Rachael Lewis is another key practitioner; she advises on a wide breadth of telecoms regulatory law and is highlighted for her ability to 'propose solutions and a way forward and drive great outcomes'.
Testimonials
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- 'Exceptional technical skills and understanding of the client's goals.'
- 'They have a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, cut through the complexity and deliver effective outcomes. They also do a great job of training and supervising their junior staff, meaning you always get a consistent quality of product, even if new people need to be brought in for capacity reasons or to meet deadlines.'
Key clients
- Telstra
- Meta Platforms Inc
Work highlights
- Assisted Telstra on its strategic corporate restructure, which involved a ‘top-hatting’ and the listing of Telstra Group (the new head entity) on the ASX.
- Assisting Inligo Networks, a subsea cable owner and operator based in Singapore, on its deployment of the Asia Connect Cable (ACC-1) subsea cable system.