TMT
The team at Bell Gully fields an impressive track record advising on complex public sector tech procurement projects. Working with a diverse roster of clients, including domestic tech companies and multinational platforms, the practice regularly handles matters pertaining to the emerging tech sector, media law issues, and data and security mandates. The practice is jointly steered by Wellington-based Dean Oppenhuis and Auckland-based Tania Goatley. A litany of clients in the public and private sectors turn to Oppenhuis for his experience advising on tech procurement and implementation matters. Goatley leads the firm’s media practice and is chiefly recognised for her expertise in privacy and cyber security law. Tech specialist Laura Littlewood is a key port of call for tech companies and New Zealand charities.
Key clients
- 8i
- Air New Zealand
Work highlights
- Advised Vodafone NZ on the complex technology and transitional agreements in relation to its proposed establishment and sale of its passive mobile tower business for $1.7bn to funds managed or advised by leading global investors InfraRed Capital Partners (on behalf of HICL Infrastructure PLC) and Northleaf Capital Partners.
- Acted for Crown Infrastructure Partners Limited (CIP) and Next Generation Critical Communications (NGCC) on the procurement of a new public safety communications network for New Zealand's emergency services agencies.