First-tier ranking, TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Chambers Global Guide 2010
First-tier ranking, Telecoms and IT
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2009
First-tier ranking, Outsourcing and IT
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2009
First-tier ranking, TMT
Asia Pacific Legal 2010
“Covers a wide spectrum of the TMT sector, encompassing the full breadth of each component and offering country-wide geographical coverage. Peers see the group as especially strong in IT and telecoms, but the firm also has a significant media presence, with 13 partners in that area alone. The media team represented the ABC and Seven Network, amongst others, in applications to remove restrictions on court reporting.”
Chambers Global Guide 2010
“High-quality lawyers with sterling commercial acumen.”
Chambers Global Guide 2010
“The team is ‘practical, commercial and strategic’.”
APL 500 2010
“With 160 lawyers working on telecoms matters alone, this ‘formidable team’ dominates the market and is declared ‘the pre-eminent firm in this field’ by commentators.
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“The team’s multidisciplinary expertise ensures good results and a high level of client care. While Philip Argy and Ian Argus have retired, the wealth of talent on offer at the firm looks set to maintain the high standards for which it is known.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Mark Weber has "fantastic knowledge" and abundant experience on sourcing and procurement strategies for major technology projects.”
Chambers Global Guide 2010
“Patrick Gunning is another key contact in the IT department, highlighted for his deep knowledge of the area. He is frequently involved in work for Microsoft.”
Chambers Global Guide 2010
“Cheng Lim is a highly rated practitioner in IT law with a notable presence in outsourcing transactions and new media.”
Chambers Global Guide 2010
John Swinson has IT capabilities on the IP side, advising technology companies on licensing, copyright and patents on a domestic and international level. Sydney-based Katrina Rathie heads the media practice.
Chambers Global Guide 2010
“Cheng Lim ‘has considerable intellectual horsepower,’ say interviewees. He led the team in its work on logistics and supply chain outsourcing for Telstra and was the lead adviser on outsourcing work for Tabcorp, a gaming and wagering corporation operating in numerous jurisdictions and in a highly regulated environment.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Market sources deem Patrick Gunning ‘an extremely impressive lawyer.’ Microsoft employs his services as a strategic adviser, and he has also assisted Challenger Financial Services Group on an outsourcing arrangement with Zurich Australia, and then on the sale of the company.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Partner Mark Weber recently led on Telstra's IT outsourcing project to IBM. In other notable work, Weber assisted BlueScope Steel with outsourcing work that involved advising on sourcing strategy, deal structure and renegotiation risks.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009