Often handling FinTech and outsourcing projects, K&L Gates is geared to handle AI, blockchain, and regulatory communications matters. Cameron Abbott leads the practice from Melbourne, and is often engaged in technology procurement matters, while Allison Wallace is adept at transformational platform implementations. In Sydney, Richard Chew focuses on outsourcing transactions and Damien Timms is experienced in privacy litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The K&L Gates team offer exceptional commercial insight alongside excellent technical legal skills. Their understanding of ICT project dynamics and the commercial market provides a real point of leverage for clients in complex matters.’
- ‘K&L Gates' are unique in their deep knowledge and experience in dealing with top-tier software providers, and their approach to driving for the best value-for-money approach in negotiations on behalf of their customer.’
- ‘Their bespoke approach and methodology to direct and navigate clients through complex IT transformation sourcing activities makes them stand out.'
- ‘Cameron Abbott is exceptional in leading negotiations and strategizing in how best to drive for the best commercial outcome. Cameron is well supported by Allison Wallace.
- ‘Frank and fearless advice was provided by Cameron Abbott and Allison Wallace. Their negotiating skills are exceptional.'
Key clients
- Electrolux
- Ignition Advice UK Limited
- Sinch Australia Pty Ltd
- Telstra Limited
- Trovio Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised a State Government Department in its procurement of a system implementor and software solution for its human resources information system replacement project.
- Advising a State Government Department on its procurement of a system implementor and software solution for an electronic medical records solution and Ambulance and Electronic Patient Care Records (AePCR) solution.
- Advised Trovio on its successful selection by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) to develop and deliver a new national Unit & Certificate Register for the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cameron Abbott