Commended as ‘efficient and knowledgeable’, Minter Ellison is particularly well-versed in regulatory telecommunications work, as well as the technology aspects of transactions. In Melbourne, Paul Kallenbach is proficient in data protection, while in Sydney, Nicholas Pascoe is informed in the ICT aspects of M&A transactions. In Canberra, Amanda Story is a key port of call for public sector entities, Melbourne-based Kylie Diwell specialises in procurement, and in Sydney, Mark Teys is skilled at technology implementations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their people and market knowledge are exceptional with an outcomes-based approach that leads to success.'
- 'They are all very skilled, experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable. They are great problem solvers, who were great to work with generally.'
- 'For them, nothing was too hard or not achievable, they helped support strategically important work for my organisation.’
- 'Kylie Diwell brought unique skills and experience and were incredibly responsive.’
- ‘Kylie Diwell has extensive experience in the contracting and commercial management of both the managed service and the selected vendor. She quickly understood the implications of technical issues and challenges in the program and what this meant in commercial terms, providing clear, consistent advice on how to best manage that.'
- 'Kylie Diwell's client service was exceptional, and she could work with minimal instruction to develop correspondence to the vendor.’
- ‘Nicholas Pascoe is highly engaged and helps to ensure complex transactions are managed in a sensible and coherent way. Nick's knowledge of the market position on legal and risk matters in IT/TMT arrangements is exceptional.’
- ‘Nicholas Pascoe has provided excellent service and expertise, assisting with major outsourcing contracting and negotiations, as well as providing advice and assurance to our board.’
Key clients
- Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
- Emergency Management Victoria (EMV)
- Triple Zero Victoria
- MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd
- National Disability Insurance Agency
- Office of the Crown Solicitor of Tasmania
- The Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance
- KDR Victoria Pty Ltd (trading as Yarra Trams)
- Optus Satellite Network Pty Limited
- Albemarle
Work highlights
- Advising Cleanaway on its company-wide digital transformation program, which aims to digitise and automate processes in the ‘call-to-cash’ customer journey.
- Acting for Optus on three significant satellite telecommunications projects.
- Advised the Victorian Government on its Emergency Management Operational Communications (EMOC) Program (and predecessors) for over 20 years.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicholas Pascoe, Paul Kallenbach, Amanda Story