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In the IT and Telecommunications Industry, the role of legal professionals is indispensable. Their expertise can pilot companies to navigate intricate regulatory landscape and forge beneficial partnerships. They facilitate smooth operations within compliance boundaries, safeguard data privacy, and broach crucial business transactions. South Africa, known for its sophisticated IT sector, has a breeding ground of top-tier law practitioners specialising in IT and telecoms. This article shares a glimpse into some of the most prominent IT and Telecommunications lawyers in South Africa.
With rapid advancements in technology, these professionals have shown acumen to adapt and grow, providing bespoke solutions for intricate matters pertaining to software licensing, cybersecurity, data protection, digital transformation, and more. In the ever-evolving landscape of IT and telecoms, these legal minds have emerged as front-runners, managing significant transactions, dealing with regulatory compliance, and facilitating data centre-related mandates.
These legal professionals are scattered throughout major cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, serving an extensive global clientele, ranging from telecom organisations, healthcare companies, financial service providers and banking institutions.
Craig Kennedy
Craig Kennedy leads the Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice at Bowmans based in Johannesburg. An adept transactional lawyer, his expertise lies in spearheading various corporate transactions such as service agreements, commercial arrangements and acquisitions, with special emphasis on data-centre related mandates.
Lucien Pierce
A prominent figure in the IT law space, Lucien Pierce, from Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys based in Johannesburg, has a fine reputation for his regulatory compliance practice, particularly excelling in security and data protection elements.
Justin Cornish
From the Lighthouse Law based in Cape Town, Justin Cornish‘s reputation is growing as he extensively deals with IT transactions, service agreements, software licenses, data protection and compliance, and cybersecurity.
Christoff Pienaar
Based in Cape Town, Christoff Pienaar joined Webber Wentzel in April 2022, post wide-ranging experiences in IT involving investment transactions, outsourcing, and other matters.
Simone Dickson
Operating as an Independent Consultant, Simone Dickson from Johannesburg showcases versatile expertise in the IT realm, addressing issues related to data privacy, digital platforms and licensing.
Grant Williams
Grant Williams, based in Johannesburg with Eversheds Sutherland, is recognised for his prowess in handling outsourcing transactions, as well as contract and agreement negotiations in the IT sector.
John Giles
Cape Town-based John Giles from Michalsons Attorneys is proficient in handling tech-related matters and regulatory compliance, with particular prowess in data protection.
Peter Grealy
From Johannesburg, Peter Grealy of Webber Wentzel has been serving prominent telecom companies with litigation, regulatory issues and commercial transactions – having demonstrated expertise especially in data protection.
Livia Dyer
Livia Dyer, operating from Johannesburg with the DLA Piper South Africa Services (Pty) Ltd, is sought by national and international clients for counsel on telecoms regulatory regime, including licensing and transactions in the space.
Preeta Bhagattjee
Preeta Bhagattjee of Werksmans Attorneys, based in Johannesburg, boasts a notable client base of banking institutions, healthcare companies and other financial service providers. She has been guiding in matters involving cloud, privacy, outsourcing agreements, digital transformations, and other IT-related concerns.
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