Often advising clients on privacy compliance obligations, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is proficient in handling data breaches. Operating out of Auckland, Richard Wells leads the practice and is well-versed in data sharing arrangements, while June Hardacre is experienced in contentious Privacy Act matters. Suzy McMilan is skilled at GDPR and technology agreements.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They provide timely privacy law support.’

  • ‘The team is very pragmatic and provides helpful advice that can easily be implemented by our business.’

  • ‘June Hardacre is excellent at providing pragmatic real-world advice. She has a warm, approachable manner which our business loves.’

Key clients

  • ASB Bank
  • Brunswick Corporation
  • Callaghan Innovation
  • Lion Foundation
  • Precinct Properties Limited
  • Westpac New Zealand

Work highlights

  • Advised Westpac on the proposed implementation of New Zealand's new consumer data right (CDR).
  • Advised ASB on the drafting and negotiation of a critical partnership loyalty agreement with Woolworths NZ Limited.
  • Advised Brunswick on managing the New Zealand aspects of a global data breach.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Wells

Other key lawyers

June Hardacre, Suzy McMilan