IT and telecoms

Baker McKenzie LLP

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.

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‘Baker McKenzie is extremely experienced, very responsive, and consistently meets tight turnarounds demanded by our customers. The firm has superior experience, is more responsive, and has more resources than other firms. They have introduced new subject matter experts when required, who seamlessly engage with our team.’
��The Baker McKenzie IT team takes a pragmatic approach and provides easy-to-digest advice, especially for those who are not IT experts or lack a specific IT background. However, they do have that knowledge and can switch to 'IT talk' as needed.’
'This legal firm has a wide range and depth of legal experience. The service and response are always prompt and professional, and having virtual meetings and discussions with the firm is always friendly and straight to the point.’
‘The individuals are dedicated to their clients. The very fast response to our queries or requests for support is outstanding. We value their honesty and complete support for us. They are able to help us understand complex issues.’
‘Toby Patten's understanding of our business needs is excellent. Toby is friendly, approachable, and always arranges the right resources for the services and/or advice we need. The firm has always been concise and provided the right amount and value of service to our company.’
‘Toby Patten is very accessible, both in terms of availability, and in the pragmatic advice he provides in a succinct way.’
‘Anne Petterd is excellent. She is across the law as much as anyone but also ensures her advice is informed by the commercial/business context and is always pragmatic.’

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