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technology
Technology offers the opportunity to do things quicker, smarter and more efficiently. Robotic software and artificial intelligence are enabling more automation of processes, freeing people to focus on more productive tasks. Cloud computing is enabling people to work anywhere and access software to drive their businesses. With technology so embedded in our lives, investors are keen to invest capital into promising technology firms.
The ‘always on’ nature of technology also means businesses and users need to be aware of the privacy risks. With so much personal and business data now housed online and in data centres, hackers are constantly trying to steal valuable information.
With lawyers who have worked with some of the world’s leading technology companies, our team knows the industry and speaks its language. We understand the international nature of the industry which can see a software firm in Pakistan supply a payroll system to a manufacturer in Australia. We help our technology clients get their products to businesses that need them.
services
We advise technology clients across all areas of expertise, in particular:
- AI regulatory advice
- Data protection
- Due diligence
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) advice
- IP issues in transactions
- IT and corporate work
- IT procurement contracts
- Privacy advice
- Service agreements
We advise information communications and technology clients across all areas of expertise, in particular:
- Data protection
- Due diligence
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP) advice
- IP issues in transactions
- IT and corporate work
- IT procurement contracts
- Privacy advice
- Service agreements
- Software licenses
- Systems implementation
- Technology reviews
what our clients say
“Since 2007, our Australian business has relied on the Macpherson Kelley team for specialist IT contract reviews, compliance issues and general legal advice. Each event has been expedited promptly and with competent guidance, making MK a highly valued advisory partner, now and in future.”
“Macpherson Kelley knows our business. When the time difference between our corporate offices is 10 hours, having someone local that can help our colleagues real time with the knowledge of how our business works and what our limits and constraints are is invaluable. Alex, Marcus and team are always ready, willing and able to step in.”
recent experience
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negotiating terms
When a global higher education technology provider was negotiating a multi-million dollar deal to provide its software to an Australian education institution, they needed help navigating Australian law. Macpherson Kelley’s team spent four months working on the deal with our client and the education institution ensuring the terms of the deal satisfied Australian laws and the education institution’s specific needs. Our team was able to transform the education institution’s standard terms document into a balanced and robust contract tool that catered for the specific products and services supplied by our client, creating value for both sides of the agreement.
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water management software
The Murray Darling Basin river system spans four states so delivering a computer software solution to manage water rights in the system was a complex piece of nationally important infrastructure. Negotiating an agreement between the US-based software provider, the government department managing its implementation, and the software integrator was also complex. Acting for the software provider, we negotiated the deal covering the obligations and risk apportionment of the parties until all were satisfied. We also addressed strict international accounting requirements our US-based client faced. A deal was reached and the Basin now has a tailored software solution to manage water rights and our client has established a presence in Australia it intends to build upon.
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establishing strong foundations
An Australian technology company brought together software and hardware to create a new generation digital video network enabling high quality video images to be watched on mobile phones. When the company supplied its system to a large Australian telecommunications company, they turned to Macpherson Kelley to make the deal. Our lawyers drew up the contract, and negotiated amendments as the scope of work changed over the years. The deal with the telco effectively established the tech company and its presence in the market, so terms and contractual arrangements were critical.
our information communications and
technology team
Kelly Dickson
managing principal lawyer - dandenong, commercial
Brigid Clark
principal lawyer, employment, safety and migration
John Ridgway
principal lawyer, commercial | pln
Mark Metzeling
principal lawyer, commercial
Sarah Johnson
principal lawyer, commercial
Stuart Gibson
principal lawyer, commercial
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