DLA Piper’s broad caseload encompasses data protection, FinTech transactions, IT implementation projects, and regulatory compliance. Tim Lyons oversees the team from Melbourne and is knowledgeable of the procurement aspects of outsourcing transactions, while Sarah Birkett is skilled at cybersecurity. In Sydney, Nicholas Boyle assists clients on the digital transformation of businesses.
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- 'They provide pragmatic and efficient advice to get the deal done. There is diversity at the firm.’
‘Nicholas Boyle is consistently efficient and effective.'
Key clients
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- Victoria Police
- Central Highlands Regional Water Corporation
- Court Services Victoria
- Kapsch Trafficcom Australia
- Australian Financial Complaints Authority
- Ceade Pty Limited
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- Irdeto BV
- Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited
- RACQ Operations Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Renesas Electronics Corporation on its AUD 9.1 billion acquisition of ASX-listed Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) by way of a scheme of arrangement.
- Advised IAG on its contracting arrangements pertaining to the outsourcing of IT services to NCS in connection with the support of various technology projects and activities being undertaken by IAG.
- Advised Hydrostor on the negotiation of documents in relation to the protection of proprietary technologies utilised in Australia’s first advanced compressed air energy storage facility.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Lyons