Nick Valentine
DLA Piper New ZealandWell-regarded in the financial service sector, DLA Piper New Zealand is skilled at AI, cybersecurity incidents, and data protection compliance. In Auckland, the 'technically astute' Nick Valentine heads the practice and is well-versed in technology and telecommunications transactions. Edward Eisdell-Moore is another key lawyer in the team with notable knowledgeable of GDPR.
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- ‘They are very professional and knowledgeable. When you work with DLA, you know you are receiving expert advice.’
‘They have deep knowledge of developments in law and overseas.'
‘Nick Valentine is very technically astute and commercially savvy.'
‘Nick Valentine is both timely and accurate in hid understanding of the situation and what is needed from a legal perspective that will advance our position.’
'Nick Valentine is a leading data protection and cyber security lawyer and leads a great practice.'
'Nick Valentine is great to deal with, passionate, and technically strong.'
Key clients
- Air New Zealand
- Foodstuffs North Island
- Contact Energy
- Apex Group
- Auckland Council
- Partners Life
- AIA
- Mercedes-Benz AG
- Starship Children’s Hospital
- Frankie Technologies
- lululemon athletica
- LEGO
- Mitre 10
- CanTeen
- MVision AI
- FMG Insurance
- Amplify Health
Work highlights
- Advised FMG Insurance on a digital transformation project involving the migration of its core insurance suite.
- Advised Foodstuffs North Island Limited on its engagement with UK data science company, dunnhumby, as part of Foodstuffs' 'customer driven' project to better leverage customer data.
- Advised MVision AI on New Zealand's privacy and artificial intelligence regulatory framework.
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.
Nick Valentine