Telecommunications, Media and Technology

Clients commend strong teams… for "being incredibly committed to producing a really high standard of work – every single member of the firm really goes out of their way to deliver on time." Chambers Global 2007

Market commentators discern a "results-driven" practice with a particularly impressive layer of expertise at the senior associate level underpinning the position of its established leaders. Chambers Global 2007

The telecommunications, media and technology industries are characterised by rapid regulatory and technological change. Working at the forefront of these developments with industry, regulators and policy-makers, our team has played an integral role in events which have redefined the media and telecommunications landscape of Australia.

The Clayton Utz team's strong track record is complemented by our ability to advise on all aspects of our clients' business including corporate and transactional issues in major mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions such as content arrangements and IT outsourcing, copyright and other intellectual property issues, commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

Our Australian and internationally based clients include major telcos, television and radio networks, content providers, private equity firms, banks (international and local), sporting bodies, film production companies, government agencies, regulators, online service providers, new media companies, media personalities and their agents, print and digital publishers, and IT software and equipment suppliers and their users.

Our understanding of intellectual property means we can also help with research, product development, database management and confidentiality.

Our Telecommunications, Media and Technology team offers a seamless service, utilising expertise from all relevant practice areas. Our clients compliment us on this, as well as our deep industry knowledge and our consistent drive to understand their needs.