Background
Jim FitzSimons has dual qualifications in law and computer science and specialises in IT and telecommunications law, outsourcing and systems integration contracts, IP ownership and licensing, e-commerce, acting for users and suppliers of IT&T and related services in the public and private sectors.
Jim is also involved in commercial and corporate law as it applies to intangible assets such as copyright, trade secrets and confidential information, trade practices (consumer protection and anti-trust), trade marks and trade names, and patents.
Awards
Ranked as a "Leading Individual" in IT and Telecoms in APL Legal 500
Listed as a "Leading Individual" in TMT in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2004-2005)
Named by ALB as one of Australia's "30 Hot Lawyers" (2005)
Listed in the 2005 "Guide to the World's Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers" (Legal Media Group)
Listed as a "Leading Individual" for Information Technology in Chambers Global 2006
Listed as a "Recommended Practitioner" for Media and Telecommunications in Chambers Global 2007
Listed as an "Expert" in IFLR 1000 2007 under Telecommunications, and Information Technology
"Highly recommended" by PLC Which Lawyer for Telecommunications and IT/eCommerce in 2007
Listed in "Who's Who Legal - Internet and e-Commerce 2008"
Listed as a "Leading Individual" in TMT in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2008-2009)
Voted by peers as one of Australia's Best Lawyers (2009) in Information Technology
