TMT
Buddle Findlay is noted for its ability to ‘seamlessly integrate the firm’s other subject matter experts in areas including tax, indigenous IP, and the public sector’ to provide clients with a fully comprehensive service. Praised for its ’pragmatic legal support’, the team has demonstrable experience in IT procurement and implementation, cyber security and data privacy risk, compliance and media, and entertainment matters. The practice is jointly led by Wellington-based Amy Ryburn and Auckland-based Allan Yeoman. Ryburn is lauded by clients for her ‘second-to-none’ market knowledge, whilst Yeoman is noted for his ability to advise clients on the full spectrum of TMT issues. Philip Wood is recommended for his experience providing commercial, IT, telecoms, media, and TV and film-related advice. Key contact Renee Stiles specialises in drafting and negotiating large-scale and complex ICT and outsourcing contracts for both public sector and private clients. Damien Steel-Baker is also noted.
Testimonials
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‘They are easy to work with and very flexible. I recommend Allan Yeoman and Keri Johansson.'
‘The Buddle Findlay TMT team provides pragmatic legal support that has assisted us in achieving a number of major ICT transactions and building internal tools and capabilities. They are smart, positive, driven people, and have become an essential part of the success of our major project teams.'
Key clients
- Auckland Council
- Chelmer Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Sky Television on potential amendments to its long-term satellite transponder lease arrangement with Optus Networks Pty Ltd., including dealing with the contractual and commercial implications of moving satellites from one orbital slot to another.
- Advising the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in respect of a significant project for MBIE's primary IT outsourcing contract for managed services.