Overview

Kate's experience as a software engineer gives her practical insight into the challenges her clients face

Kate is a senior associate in our Tech & Comms, Commercial and Corporate groups, based in Sydney.

She advises clients on a wide variety of technology, communications and intellectual property law issues. Kate is experienced in negotiating and drafting private sector and government contracts for consulting and technology services and advises on the legal aspects of cloud computing, data protection and emerging technologies.

Kate assists in business and share sale transactions for technology rich companies. Her experience also encompasses licensing and protection of copyright, trademarks and patents and regulation of the media and telecommunications industries.

Before joining us, Kate was a senior software engineer with Nokia Telecommunications in Cambridge, UK and then as a senior software consultant with Rohde and Schwarz in Munich, Germany.

Kate has also practiced at the Arts Law Centre in Sydney where she provided legal assistance to arts organisations and artists, particularly in relation to the protection and commercialization of intellectual property.

Sector and Practice Information

Commercial
Intellectual Property
Media, Entertainment and Sport
Technology & Communications

News & Events

  1. 1406-2019

    China Cyber Security Law Update: Long-Awaited Second Draft Measures on Security Assessment for Export of Personal Information: Any clarity?

    On 13 June 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a long-awaited second draft Measures on Security Assessment for Export of Personal Information. In this update we examine some of the key takeaways.

  2. 1406-2019

    The Gmail Judgment of the Court of Justice: Some questions answered, new questions raised

    On June 13, 2019, the Court of Justice (CJ) announced its judgment in the Gmail case . The judgment provides the CJ’s view on a question that has been subject of a dispute with the German national regulator which ...

  3. 1306-2019

    FCA Competition Enforcement

    The UK Financial Conduct Authority issues its first formal decision under the competition enforcement powers it was given in 2015. We look at the decision in more detail and its implication for market participants.

  1. 0706-2019

    Hailed as 'gold standard' in IAM Patent 1000 rankings

    Bird & Bird has yet again secured a great set of results in the 2019 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 guide to patent practice.

  2. 0306-2019

    Baseline merges with Valeocon to bolster Bird & Bird management consulting business

    International law firm Bird & Bird today announces the merger of its Baseline consulting arm with Valeocon Management Consulting, creating one of the largest management consultancy firms linked to an international law ...

  3. 3005-2019

    International team advises Chiesi Farmaceutici on in-licence of Raxone® from Santhera

    International law firm Bird & Bird has advised Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. ("Chiesi") on the in-licence of Raxone® -- an orphan drug used in the treatment of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy ("LHON")

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  1. 1706-2019

    Hate Speech, Fake News & Social Media: Time for New Responsibilities or Moral Panic?

    We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to attend a thought provoking seminar, responding to the “Online Harms” White Paper recently published by the Home Office and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.

  2. 1806-2019

    Funding Primer For Start-Ups Seminar

    Bird & Bird ATMD’s funding primer will address questions of particular interest to start-ups looking to secure their first round of funding

  3. 1906-2019

    Dealing with data breaches: best practices

    During this seminar, we will examine the notion and take you through the timeline of a data breach.

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