Louise is a technology specialist with over 20 years' experience in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom. She advises technology consumers and suppliers on technology-related contracts, projects and regulatory compliance issues in a wide range of sectors including financial services, energy, telecommunications, healthcare, media and broadcasting, education and fashion.
Louise has advised on many business transformation programmes and other business critical technology projects involving the supply of core solutions, infrastructure and services. Her project and contract expertise also includes advising on complex, large-scale outsourcing contracts; technology development and exploitation; system supply and integration agreements; hosting, support and maintenance arrangements; and SaaS agreements. She also advises on technology-related and digital compliance issues, including those relating to the introduction of new technology solutions and services in New Zealand.
In addition to her technology expertise, Louise also brings specialist experience assisting Māori organisations with the procurement of new technology solutions and the provision of general technology advice.




OPC report released on facial recognition technology
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner released a report setting out its findings in relation to a recent trial of facial recognition technology by a large New Zealand grocery company.

Customer and Product Data Bill passes second reading
The Customer and Product Data Bill has passed its second reading with unanimous support. The Bill seeks to establish a New Zealand Consumer Data Right (CDR).

Release of Public Sector AI Framework
On 29 January 2025, the Government released a new framework to support public sector agencies in their use of artificial intelligence. Although the Framework is non-binding, agencies are encouraged to refer to it when developing and deploying AI within their organisations.

Chambers & Partners Technology & Outsourcing 2024: A Global Practice Guide
Our experts Emma Peterson, Liz Blythe, Craig Shrive and Louise Taylor have contributed to the latest Chambers & Partners Technology & Outsourcing Guide.

Digital Download: Looking to 2025 and beyond (script version)
In series 6 of the Digital Download, our experts will be discussing the key legal and regulatory developments we can expect to see in the tech space in 2025 and beyond.

Digital Download: Looking to 2025 and beyond
In series 6 of the Digital Download, our experts will be discussing the legal and regulatory developments we can expect to see in the tech space in 2025.

Australian AI guidance for businesses
In October, the New Zealand Government announced it plans to scope an AI strategy for New Zealand and create responsible AI guidance for businesses.

Digital Download: Tech Half Year in Review
In Series 5 of The Digital Download: Tech Half Year in Review, we look at some of the top tech trends and highlights from the first half of 2024, and touch on several new developments in the tech space including in relation to the CDR and other PayTech initiatives, AI, biometrics, FinTech and crypto.
Louise has an interest in new and emerging technologies, including their impact on Māori. She has written and spoken widely in both the UK and in New Zealand on artificial intelligence, the internet of things, big data, cloud/fog computing, quantum computing, drones, and other technology trends. She also co-authored the New Zealand technology chapters in the The 8th Edition of the Legal500 TMT Country Comparative Guide 2023 - The New Zealand Chapter, co-authored the New Zealand chapter of Chambers and Partners Technology and Outsourcing 2023, and is a key contributor to Russell McVeagh's The digital download: Taking SaaS to the World.