Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Creative problem-solving and intelligent solutions for your commercial issues – so you can focus on the future.
Our TMT team stays ahead of developments like generative artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation, advanced connectivity and quantum technology, so you can navigate your organisation’s growth with confidence. As technology reshapes our world, consumers and regulators alike are more mindful than ever about data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical impact of AI. That’s why we prioritise staying at the forefront of industry insights, to ensure our clients obtain the most up to date, commercially astute advice possible.
Supporting you to stay compliant and competitive, with solutions you can trust.
We partner with a diverse range of private sector and government clients to address the unique compliance challenges and competitive opportunities faced by organisations seeking to incorporate technology into their operations, including on issues like:
- Artificial intelligence
- Advanced connectivity
- Cyber security
- Data protection including cross border data transfers
- Privacy
- Intellectual property protection
- Online safety and scam prevention
- Consumer protection
- Competition law
Beyond our understanding of technology, we also bring multi-disciplinary legal expertise across corporate and commercial matters, taxation, litigation and dispute resolution, insurance and workplace health and safety, to provide seamless advice on complex projects.
Long-term supporters of start-ups
Nurturing and helping companies grow from day one – our tailored offerings help entrepreneurs de-mystify the company formation process, supporting them to get their businesses up and running. From choosing the right business structure to protecting your intellectual property and navigating compliance, we stay with you as you journey from idea to commercialisation. With experience as both advisers and investors, we are with you always, through rapid innovation to help your company thrive.
Leading the way in life sciences legal expertise
With one of the largest life sciences teams in Australia, we offer legal advice to ASX-listed companies, emerging businesses, universities, and research institutes. Our team’s unique blend of legal and scientific qualifications allows us to navigate complex matters in drug development, diagnostics, medical devices, and agritech, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive, industry-leading support across all aspects of the life sciences sector.
Expert guidance on emerging information technology trends and transactions
McCullough Robertson understands how technology is transforming industries, and the importance of staying ahead of developments. Our dedicated team of specialists advise on the full breadth of information and communications technology transactions, including:
- technology procurement (hardware, software, as-a-service)
- systems integration
- outsourcing
- AI deployments
- digitisation initiatives, including for payment systems, ecommerce platforms and delivery channels.
We support clients on a range of cybersecurity, privacy and data protection issues, and have an excellent understanding of international privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
Staying ahead of developments in telecommunications
Telecommunications remains central to social and business change, powering the rapid growth of connected devices and enabling our increasing reliance on communication networks. Our team has a deep understanding of the technologies and the industry, staying ahead of key trends and emerging issues facing telecommunications carriers and service providers – whether it be convergence, the role of hyperscalers, evolving regulatory obligations or consumer protection and data security issues, next-gen networks and emerging online safety and scam prevention obligations. We provide expert guidance on a range of critical areas, including online safety and scam prevention, assistance and access obligations for law enforcement, data retention, cybersecurity regulations, and emerging issues such as AI regulation.
Navigating the evolving media landscape
As technology and innovation reshape the media industry, our team helps clients to navigate emerging opportunities and risks. Our media lawyers have considerable experience advising on media, entertainment and gaming transactions, such as intellectual property and character licensing, music, film production and distribution agreements, television show concept licensing and production contracts, publishing agreements, defamation and contempt claims.
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Representing customers and suppliers of IT&T goods and services in the public and private sectors, our partners bring firsthand technical expertise on ICT businesses.
With financial qualifications and industry experience, our team minimise obstacles and efficiently delivers the solutions you need now.
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