Technology & Digital

We advise on complex technology, data and digital matters across New Zealand and internationally, spanning transactional, commercial, regulatory and dispute work.

Our specialists advise on key issues applicable to technology and digital matters, including privacy, cybersecurity, AI regulation, consumer law, IP and the NZ Consumer Data Right.

We support clients across the full lifecycle of technology projects, from strategy and procurement through to implementation, partnerships and disputes. Our experience covers IT, digital platforms and telecommunications, as well as data-driven and digitally enabled business models.

Clients come to us for practical, commercially focused advice on both locally significant and cross-border matters.

Expertise

Strategic sourcing and major transformations

We advise on complex outsourcing, multi-sourcing and large-scale technology transformation projects. Our work spans procurement strategy, tender processes, contract negotiation, implementation, governance and supplier management.

Cloud, SaaS and data centres

We advise on the development, rollout and procurement of cloud-based solutions, including SaaS arrangements. We also support clients on data centre transactions, including investment, procurement and managed services.

AI and emerging technologies

We also advise on a range of artificial intelligence and emerging technology expertise, see our Artificial Intelligence page.

Privacy, data and cybersecurity

We advise on data management, privacy compliance and cyber security, including data protection frameworks, the Biometric Processing Privacy Code, breach response, regulatory investigations and third-party data arrangements, as well as the recently proposed cybersecurity reforms.

Telecommunications and digital infrastructure

We advise on telecommunications projects, including network access arrangements, rollout of new services, infrastructure development and outsourcing solutions. This includes shared market digital infrastructure, for example in the anti-fraud and scams space.

Technology transactions and investments

We support clients on technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments, including IT separation, system replications, integration and intellectual property arrangements.

FinTech

We advise clients across payments, open banking, data sharing and financial services regulation, supporting innovation in digital financial services, including in relation to the Consumer Data Right.

Māori organisations

We work with Māori organisations on technology and digital matters, including contracts, projects, commercialisation and compliance.

Experience

Our recent experience includes advising:

Fonterra on the NZ$4.22 billion sale of its global consumer business, including IT separation and transition arrangements.
Pacific Equity Partners on its acquisition of a stake in Spark’s data centre platform.
one of New Zealand's largest airports in relation to the outsourcing of its networks, infrastructure and helpdesk requirements to Spark on a managed service basis.
Craigs Investment Partners on the procurement and implementation of a new custody and wealth platform.
the New Zealand Banking Association on the establishment and launch of Confirmation of Payee in New Zealand.
GetVerified on a first-of-its-kind in NZ deployment of a collaborative sector-wide fraud intelligence platform.
a large New Zealand bank on the transformation and modernisation of its digital platforms across all core product portfolios and channels.
Genesis Energy on its entry into the telecommunications market.
Auckland International Airport on biometric eGate partnering arrangements.
Clients including Meridian Energy, KiwiRail, Fonterra, Westpac, BNZ and New Zealand Police on complex outsourcing and multi-sourcing projects.

Working with us

Our team brings together specialists across corporate, commercial, privacy, intellectual property, competition, tax, public law and disputes to provide integrated support across technology and digital matters.