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Hall & Wilcox appointment to expand commercial law and technology expertise

Hall & Wilcox has expanded its technology and digital economy and corporate and commercial expertise with the appointment of a new partner who joins the firm’s Sydney office.

user iconTony Zhang 20 February 2020 Big Law
John Gray
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John Gray, brings over 20 years of experience and will lead the information technology and intellectual property practice in Sydney. He brings extensive experience advising clients on commercial transactions and legal disputes in the fields of technology, telecommunications and media.

Managing partner Tony Macvean said: “We are excited to welcome John to Hall & Wilcox. His appointment will provide further depth to the firm’s digital economy and innovation industry expertise.”                                                    

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Moving from HWL Ebsworth, Mr Gray’s expertise covers all the legal issues associated with the use of technology in business and government, including licensing, privacy and data protection, copyright, branding and e-payments.

Mr Gray had acted on a major project for an unlisted Australian property fund on the procurement of a major new IT system for the management of its extensive property portfolio. 

He also has extensive experience in the public sector, acting for the NSW government in numerous IT and telecommunications projects, including the negotiation of a large-scale software licensing transaction for Transport for NSW; and the procurement of cloud services, computer systems and networks for the Department of Customer Service.

Mr Gray is also a member of the Law Society of NSW and a member of the Communications and Media Lawyers Association (CAMLA)

“I’m honoured to be joining Hall & Wilcox. It’s a refreshingly authentic firm that puts its people first and pursues genuine innovation in law,” Mr Gray said on his appointment.

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