Well-regarded for its blockchain expertise, for which Melborne-based Steven Pettigrove is a key contact, Piper Alderman handles IT procurement, Saas, and telecommunications matters. In Melbourne, Tim Clark is knowledgeable of ICT contracts, while Craig Subocz is informed in data security. Jamin Li is adept at intellectual property.
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Testimonials
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- 'Piper Alderman has a wonderful team who work together in partnership with us as clients. All partners and legal experts work in unison, so that we never feel we have transitioned from one area of the firm to another.'
- 'The individuals we have dealt with at Piper Alderman have been exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful, and always available to answer questions, even outside of ordinary office hours and during our commercial negotiations with third parties.'
- ‘The individuals we have dealt with have been exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful, and always available to answer questions we have.'
- 'Piper Alderman are the go-to when it comes to assistance with cutting-edge technology and regulation, thanks to a combination of industry knowledge, creativity, and professionalism that enables companies to progress diligently in newly developed areas where regulation is unclear.'
- 'They have deep technical skills in all things Fintech and financial services, both from a traditional finance perspective and a Web3 perspective. They have the ability to distill complex, novel concepts in an easy, digestible manner.'
- 'The partners were very thorough and were able to clearly articulate difficult concepts.'
- 'Working with Steven Pettigrove gives you access to lots of current and upcoming relevant information, thanks to his proactive involvement in the IT industry. The level of experience and knowledge when it comes to cutting-edge IT is second to none. Those foundations are exactly what you need to operate in uncharted territory with confidence.'
- 'Tim Clark has deep technical skills. He is cost-effective and a deeply trusted business advisor.'
Key clients
- First Mortgage Services Australia Pty Limited
- Brave Energy Pty Ltd
- ASC Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Drafted a formal services agreement for First Mortgage Services Australia Pty Limited, relating to provision of the platform on a software-as-a-service basis with related deliverables and services.
- Advised Brave Energy in the negotiation of a range of master services agreements, licence agreements, and software-as-a-service agreements with its enterprise customers.
- Advised ASC Pty Ltd on a services agreement it wished to enter with a cyber security firm to provide intelligence and exposure reporting services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Clark