Next Generation Partners

Data protection and cyber security in New Zealand

Bell Gully

With in-depth expertise in cybersecurity, Bell Gully is knowledgeable of AI, data privacy, and privacy risk. In Auckland, Laura Littlewood is noted for her capabilities in e-commerce, while Tania Goatley is skilled in media law, privacy, and intellectual property. Richard Massey specialises in regulatory matters and Kristin Wilson is well-informed in consumer law. Operating out of Wellington, Ruth Keats often advises clients on various procurement issues.

Praxisleiter:

Tania Goatley; Laura Littlewood


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Richard Massey; Kristin Wilson; Ruth Keats


Kernmandanten

ASB Bank


Crown Infrastructure Partners


The Network for Learning


One New Zealand


IAG Insurance


New Zealand Lotteries Commission


Citibank


British American Tobacco


Genesis Energy


Xero


First Mortgage Services


Top Energy


Metlifecare


Breast Cancer Foundation


Southern Cross


Air New Zealand


Bank of New Zealand


IKEA


New Zealand Police


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised The Network for Learning on the delivery of a managed network and digital technology services to schools and Kura.
  • Advised New Zealand companies on cyber security, privacy, and data management.
  • Advised the New Zealand Government on the next generation Public Safety Network for New Zealand’s emergency services and other eligible agencies.

Buddle Findlay

Buddle Findlay 'provides exceptional advice on privacy law, including data protection and cyber security', and the team is also noted for its experience in cyber breaches and compliance-related mandates. In Auckland, Allan Yeoman is proficient in the implementation of privacy policies, while Wellington-based Amy Ryburn is knowledgeable of offshore data transfers. Alexandra Chapman often handles consent and authorisation issues, while in Auckland, Keri Johansson is well-versed in personal data contracting.

Praxisleiter:

Allan Yeoman; Amy Ryburn


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alexandra Chapman; Keri Johansson; Renee Stiles


Referenzen

‘Buddle Findlay continues to provide excellent legal service, and has unfailingly provided accurate, timely, and practical advice which has been exceptionally helpful in circumstances involving legal risk.’

‘Buddle Findlay provides exceptional advice on privacy law, including data protection and cyber security. Their advice is always well considered and informative. I commend Buddle Findlay on their legal services relating to data protection and cyber security law.’

‘Our experience with Buddle Findlay has been exceptional. What sets them apart is their deep understanding of the intricate legal landscape surrounding these areas of law, coupled with their proactive approach to compliance and risk management.’

Kernmandanten

New Zealand Post


Ministry of Social Development


Department of Internal Affairs


Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment


Central Water Plains Limited


Z Energy Limited


Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand


Sky Network Television Limited


One NZ


Heart of the City


AstraZeneca


Letterboxd


The University of Auckland


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Department of Internal Affairs on establishing and agreeing a security certification programme for their physical security.
  • Advised New Zealand Post on a variety of data protection matters.

Russell McVeagh

A key port of call for blue-chip international clients, 'top-tier firmRussell McVeagh often handles data protection, GDPR, and privacy law matters. In Auckland, Liz Blythe is experienced in IT solutions and technology transactions, while Joe Edwards is focused on intellectual property issues. Operating out of Wellington, Mei-Fern Johnson is proficient in procurement, Auckland-based Louise Taylor is well-versed in technology contracts, and Brigette Shone is adept at consumer law.

Praxisleiter:

Liz Blythe; Mei Fern Johnson; Joe Edwards


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Louise Taylor; Brigette Shone


Referenzen

‘Russell McVeagh are a top-tier firm that we go to when we need the best. They have depth across all areas of law and can easily bring in the right partner or lawyer for the required task. We have found all the partners to be excellent at their job and at communicating.’

‘They provide high-quality, technical advice which always has a commercial lens appropriate to our industry.’

‘The individuals that we work with understand our industry and are solutions focused.’

Kernmandanten

Bremworth Limited


Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited


My Republic Group Limited


Auckland International Airport Limited


New Zealand Banking Association


Television New Zealand


Spark New Zealand


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Bremworth and Cavalier Corporation in its High Court proceedings against Pebblemill Limited and Mr Radford in relation to Pebblemill’s alleged use of confidential information.
  • Advised Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited on its landmark data sharing arrangement with Fonterra to streamline data sharing to make life easier for their joint customers.
  • Advised My Republic on all aspects of its sale of broadband customers to 2degrees, from due diligence through to negotiating the sale and purchase agreement.

Dentons New Zealand

Commended as ‘very pragmatic’, Dentons New Zealand is able to draw upon support from the firm’s global IP, public policy, and regulatory teams. Operating out of Auckland, Hayley Miller is focused on cloud technology, e-commerce, and FinTech. In Wellington, Campbell Featherstone handles privacy matters in the privacy sector, and Hayden Wilson is experienced in responses to privacy breaches. In Auckland, Güneş Haksever is knowledgeable of privacy compliance, and Ashleigh Ooi is often engaged in data subject access requests and complaints.

Praxisleiter:

Hayley Miller; Campbell Featherstone; Hayden Wilson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Güneş Haksever; Ashleigh Ooi


Referenzen

‘They are very pragmatic and happy to share their insights from other contracting work.’

‘They are technically strong, very responsive, and they are always able to recommend other partners within Dentons who may be able to advise on particular issues.’

‘They are knowledgeable, able to communicate in a commercially friendly manner, and are always willing to help our in-house team.’

Kernmandanten

Accenture NZ Ltd


Airbnb


Airways Corporation of NZ


Alibaba


Altus Group Limited


Amazon


AMP Services (NZ) Limited


ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited


ASB Bank Limited


Bathurst


BNI Networking & Referral Ireland Holding Limited


BT Mining


Bumble


Catalyst IT


Cognizant


Danone Nutricia New Zealand Limited


Downer New Zealand


Footlocker


FutureVerse


Google


HSBC – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited


nib nz Limited and nib nz Insurance Limited


Institute of Directors


Oji Fibre Solutions


Oranga Tamariki


Pact Group


PayPal Inc.


Qualmark NZ


Serko


Snapper Services Limited


St John New Zealand


Tourism Industry Aotearoa


Tourism NZ


Unison Networks Limited


Warner Music Group


Wellington City Council


Yahoo


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising on the acquisition of software company Forbury.
  • Advising BNI in acquiring shares in a franchisee, and the business and assets of a sub-franchisee in New Zealand.
  • Advising on an independent review into Oranga Tamariki’s privacy practices.

DLA Piper New Zealand

Well-regarded in the financial service sector, DLA Piper New Zealand is skilled at AI, cybersecurity incidents, and data protection compliance. In Auckland, the 'technically astuteNick Valentine heads the practice and is well-versed in technology and telecommunications transactions. Edward Eisdell-Moore is another key lawyer in the team with notable knowledgeable of GDPR.

Praxisleiter:

Nick Valentine


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Edward Eisdell-Moore


Referenzen

‘They are very professional and knowledgeable. When you work with DLA, you know you are receiving expert advice.’

‘They have deep knowledge of developments in law and overseas.’

‘Nick Valentine is very technically astute and commercially savvy.’

Kernmandanten

Air New Zealand


Foodstuffs North Island


Contact Energy


Apex Group


Auckland Council


Partners Life


AIA


Mercedes-Benz AG


Starship Children’s Hospital


Frankie Technologies


lululemon athletica


LEGO


Mitre 10


CanTeen


MVision AI


FMG Insurance


Amplify Health


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised FMG Insurance on a digital transformation project involving the migration of its core insurance suite.
  • Advised Foodstuffs North Island Limited on its engagement with UK data science company, dunnhumby, as part of Foodstuffs’ ‘customer driven’ project to better leverage customer data.
  • Advised MVision AI on New Zealand’s privacy and artificial intelligence regulatory framework.

Hudson Gavin Martin

Hudson Gavin Martin’s broad workload encompasses cloud computing, data privacy, network infrastructure, and payments. Simon Martin leads the practice from Auckland and is vastly experienced in technology joint ventures and telecommunications transactions. Edwin Lim is well-informed in cyber risk and Tim Mahood often handles intellectual property, media, and technology disputes. Anchali Anandanayagam is knowledgeable of subsea and terrestrial telecommunications cable infrastructure and Andrew Dentice is skilled at Saas matters.

Praxisleiter:

Simon Martin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Edwin Lim; Tim Mahood; Anchali Anandanayagam; Andrew Dentice; Rachel Moylan; Daniel Jung; Samuel Choi


Referenzen

‘Edwin Lim is technically excellent, very knowledgeable, and pragmatic.’

‘Edward Lim has a straightforward approach to resolving legal issues and problems.’

‘Edward Lim has the willingness to make the extra effort to find a solution when required.’

Kernmandanten

Television New Zealand


Bank of New Zealand


Milford Asset Management


Foodstuffs North Island


Auckland Transport


Vector


LM Technologies


Port of Auckland


Xero


One NZ


Atlantis Healthcare


Didi


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Television New Zealand Limited on the procurement of its IP (Internet Protocol) streaming platform being delivered by Accenture.
  • Advising Auckland Transport on the arrangements to adopt an Open Loop public transport ticketing system for Auckland.
  • Advising Foodstuffs North Island on its trial of facial recognition technology in supermarkets, the first of its kind in New Zealand.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Often advising clients on privacy compliance obligations, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is proficient in handling data breaches. Operating out of Auckland, Richard Wells leads the practice and is well-versed in data sharing arrangements, while June Hardacre is experienced in contentious Privacy Act matters. Suzy McMilan is skilled at GDPR and technology agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Richard Wells


Weitere Kernanwälte:

June Hardacre; Suzy McMilan


Referenzen

‘They provide timely privacy law support.’

‘The team is very pragmatic and provides helpful advice that can easily be implemented by our business.’

‘June Hardacre is excellent at providing pragmatic real-world advice. She has a warm, approachable manner which our business loves.’

Kernmandanten

ASB Bank


Brunswick Corporation


Callaghan Innovation


Lion Foundation


Precinct Properties Limited


Westpac New Zealand


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Westpac on the proposed implementation of New Zealand’s new consumer data right (CDR).
  • Advised ASB on the drafting and negotiation of a critical partnership loyalty agreement with Woolworths NZ Limited.
  • Advised Brunswick on managing the New Zealand aspects of a global data breach.

Simpson Grierson

Simpson Grierson is skilled at cybersecurity litigation, data privacy, privacy act reviews, and regulatory compliance. In Auckland, Karen Ngan often handles data governance, technology developments, and telecommunications projects. Jania Baigent is experienced in data, defamation, and privacy disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Karen Ngan; Jania Baigent


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anita Birkinshaw; Michelle Dunlop


Kernmandanten

Alcon Laboratories


ASB


BP


Amazon Web Services


Chanel


Dominos


Eisai Europe Limited


Fonterra


Footlocker


Google


Grizzly Software


Heritage Lifecare


IQVIA


Livestock Improvement Corporation


Mastercard


Metservice


Ministry of Justice


Motor Trade Association and Australasian Automotive Business Solutions Limited


MUFG Limited


New Zealand Rugby


Novartis


Porsche


Porirua City Council


Secure Parking Limited


Sephora


Shudder


Slade Health


Tamaki Regeneration Group


TCF Financial Corporation


Te Mangai Paho


Te Wananga o Aotearoa


Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Inc


Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand


The New Zealand Health Group


Watercare Services Limited


Westpac


Wesfarmers Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted for the Motor Trade Association and Australasian Automotive Business Solutions Limited in obtaining urgent injunctive relief against use of confidential client data stolen in a cyber-attack and blackmail attempt by offshore hackers.
  • Represented Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (TWO) in urgent proceedings responding to a data breach concerning sensitive, personal, and confidential health information.