TMT
The team at Simpson Grierson is noted for its ‘high quality output and advice’ in major tech and telecoms projects. The practice regularly handles matters pertaining to privacy and data protection, emerging tech, media law and regulatory issues. Steering the practice are Auckland-based partners Karen Ngan and Jania Baigent. Ngan, praised for her ’very good eye for detail and a clear understanding of commercial drivers’, leads the firm’s tech and telecoms team, whilst Baigent leads the media, cybersecurity and data disputes team and is recommended for her strength in media and information law, regularly acting on disputes and litigation. Simon Vannini is described as a ‘standout performer with a wealth of experience in the TMT space’.
Testimonials
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‘Simon Vannini is a standout performer with a wealth of experience in the TMT space.’
'Karen Ngan is an excellent practitioner with a very good eye for detail and a clear understanding of commercial drivers.’
Key clients
- The a2 Milk Company Limited
- Alliance Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Cubic on its contract arrangements with Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency) for the design, supply and implementation of a National Ticketing Solution for public transport across New Zealand.
- Assisted 2degrees on its sale of 2degrees’ passive network infrastructure (towers, etc) to Connexa Limited (partially owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan) for NZD 1.076bn.