Australia 2020 – Data

Most Highly Regarded

• Philip Catania – Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Melbourne
• Angela Flannery – Holding Redlich, Sydney
• Hamish Fraser – Bird & Bird, Sydney
• Cheng Lim - King & Wood Mallesons, Melbourne
• Ian McGill – Allens, Sydney

King & Wood Mallesons receives five listings here.
Cheng Lim is hailed as “a senior statesman” in the IT arena by clients who “think very highly of him”, thanks to his formidable combination of commercial and legal acumen.
Nicole Heller is an expert in IT and outsourcing project delivery, with particular knowledge of conducting matters in the banking and finance sector.
Scott Bouvier “really knows his stuff”, laud peers who are impressed by his sophisticated handling of complex IT disputes.
Patrick Gunning expertly assists clients in complex IT matters, particularly in the context of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts as well as resolving high-stakes disputes.
Renae Lattey impresses sources with her excellent work acting for clients in a multitude of regulatory and transactional matters, with an emphasis on telecoms issues.

At Allens, five lawyers are recognised for their excellence in data law.
Ian McGill has “an amazing reputation” among peers who “rate him very highly” for his adept handling of high-profile IT and data cases.
Valeska Bloch is a standout name in the data space in Australia and harnesses her profound expertise in data law to advise clients on complex privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Fiona Crosbie offers clients her vast experience handling IT and data regulatory matters on an international scale.

Thomas Jones at Bird & Bird has an expansive skill set that includes advising on a variety of data law issues, including analytics and complex regulatory matters.
Shane Barber offers clients his superb expertise in IT and data matters, drawing upon his deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and developing technologies.
Hamish Fraser is a seasoned IT specialist with considerable experience in IT contracting, outsourcing and regulatory matter.

Brendan Coady at Maddocks is a specialist in IT and communications matters, and is respected for his extensive experience in the space.
Jeff Goodall stands out for his expertise in developing sophisticated outsourcing projects for major clients in the industry.

Philip Catania at Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a prominent figure in the market who is highly commended for his sterling advice to clients on the full gamut of data protection and privacy issues.

At Holding Redlich Angela Flannery is a regulatory and compliance expert who assists clients on significant data transactions, and in establishing sophisticated due diligence programmes.

At ArgyStar.com, Philip Argy is a distinguished data lawyer who is highly experienced in handling a variety of IT disputes and non-contentious matters.

MinterEllison’s Anthony Lloyd is recognised for his exceptional expertise in complex cybersecurity, data and privacy issues.

Moya Dodd at Gilbert + Tobin excels in IT transactions and is particularly adept at advising on the regulatory frameworks governing the space.