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One of Australia’s largest law firms, Thomsons, has strengthened its technology practice with the appointments of two senior lawyers from Gilbert + Tobin and Bird & Bird.
Thomsons has bolstered its technology, telecommunications, and media practice by appointing two senior technology lawyers.
The national firm has welcomed Luke Standen as partner and Julie Cheeseman as special counsel (both pictured).
In a statement, the firm said the strategic hires would bolster its technology offering, enabling it to provide end-to-end support for clients navigating complex technology matters, from major project procurement and implementation to disputes, regulatory challenges, and risk management.
Before joining Thomsons, Standen spent nearly seven years at national law firm Gilbert + Tobin, where he most recently served as special counsel for more than four years.
During his time at Gilbert + Tobin, Standen built a practice focused on advising clients on complex, high-value digital transformation, technology, telecommunications, and outsourcing projects.
His work spans a range of highly regulated sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, transport, government, space, health, and aged care.
Cheeseman joins Thomsons from international law firm Bird & Bird, where she served as a partner in the firm’s media, entertainment, and technology practice.
Bringing more than two decades of experience, Cheeseman is recognised for advising media organisations, digital platforms, technology companies, and other businesses on complex disputes, regulatory challenges, and risk management matters.
Her practice covers a broad range of issues, including regulatory compliance, data breach response, online content regulation, and disputes involving complex technology implementations.
Speaking about the appointments, Adrian Tembel, the chief executive partner at Thomsons, said the pair would bring complementary expertise and enhance the firm’s ability to support clients as rapid technological change creates increasingly complex legal and commercial challenges.
“Technology is transforming every sector of the Australian economy, and our clients are navigating increasingly complex legal and commercial issues as they adopt new technologies,” Adrian said.
“Luke and Julie bring highly complementary technology capabilities to Thomsons, further strengthening our ability to support clients across the full technology life cycle.”
