Dimension Data - In-House Lawyer

Dimension Data is a specialist IT services and solution provider that helps clients plan build and support their IT infrastructures. Dimension Data applies its expertise in networking, security, operating environments, storage and contact centre technologies and its unique skills in consulting, integration and managed services to create customised client solutions. An immediate opportunity is available for a Solicitor to supplement our team of dedicated legal professionals. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will ultimately be responsible for a broad variety of contractual transactions and other general commercial matters.

As you will be working for a leading international services company, your key focus areas will cover a range of legal matters in relation to; customers, suppliers, industrial relations and intellectual property as well corporate governance and compliance. This is a highly pivotal position requiring a great deal of autonomy and a solutions focused approach. The ideal candidate will have skills and experience that include:
* 4+ years demonstrable experience in the negotiation and creation of commercial agreements;
* Proactivity and the ability to create and manage relationships with a broad range of people covering all levels of management; and
* Proven ability to manage a number of simultaneous priorities within a high paced environment.
Exposure to the information technology industry and applicable law is not essential, but would be highly regarded. Job ref: RS2954

Mark Krenzer - Clayton Utz

Mark Krenzer is a Special Counsel in the Intellectual Property and Information Technology group. Prior to joining Clayton Utz in 1999 he practised in intellectual property law for five years at another top tier commercial firm in Melbourne. Mark Krenzer advises a range of clients operating in diverse fields. His clients are drawn from areas such as research and media organisations, government, entertainment and service providers and manufacturers of consumer and industrial products.

There are two key ways in which Mark Krenzer helps his clients. The first is the protection of and disputes regarding trade marks (both registered and unregistered), copyright, designs and confidential information. Mark Krenzer registers and opposes trade marks and designs, acts for clients in intellectual property infringement and mis-use disputes (including in relation to the manufacture and sale of counterfeit products), and advises regarding the protection and use of trade marks, copyright materials, designs and confidential information.

The second way Mark Krenzer helps his clients is in relation to the licensing and commercialisation of intellectual property. Mark Krenzer works with both licensors and licensees assisting them to extract value from their intellectual property and confidential information, or obtain rights to use the intellectual property and confidential information they require for the continued growth of their business.

Rob Cutler - Clayton Utz

Rob Cutler specialises in commercial litigation, intellectual property and information technology litigation, Part V of the Trade Practices Act (consumer protection), marketing, anti-piracy and sponsorship. As an accredited mediator and skilled advocate, Rob Cutler has appeared in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory and the District and Local Courts of New South Wales. In addition, Rob spent four years managing the Clayton Utz Advocacy Program, teaching adversarial advocacy skills to Clayton Utz Partners, Senior Associates and Solicitors.

Before joining Clayton Utz, Rob Cutler worked in the litigation department of multinational law firm Clifford Chance. Rob Cutler’s clients appreciate his ability to communicate the legal essentials, ensuring that disputes and the negotiations to resolve them do not get bogged down and always remain focused on the key points of the deal.

John Collins - Clayton Utz

John Collins’s practice covers telecommunications, information technology and intellectual property matters. He is one of Australia’s most experienced technology litigators and has been involved, in some capacity, in most major Australian IT disputes.

John has advised and represented numerous international IT companies in their business dealings in Australia.

Nik Ramchand - Blake Dawson

Nik Ramchand advises in relation to all areas of intellectual property, with a particular focus on patents and patent litigation in the areas of information technology and electronic engineering. Nik Ramchand’s clients include telecommunications companies, governments, manufacturing, design and distribution companies, and other companies which engage in significant amounts of research and development. A registered patent and trade mark attorney, and qualified engineer and lawyer with a Masters in Intellectual Property Law, Nik Ramchand has experience in drafting patent specifications, litigating and advising on a range of technologies and legal issues.

Tim Golder - Allens Arthur Robinson

Tim Golder is a highly experienced adviser on copyright, designs, confidential information and trade marks, as well as trade practices issues dealing with misleading and deceptive conduct. Tim Golder is adept at drafting licensing, distribution and franchising agreements. Tim Golder also undertakes substantial work in registering and protecting trade marks and domain names. Major projects have included work on the continued use of technology, trade marks and other intellectual property following the sell-down of a leading chemical manufacturer.

Tim Golder’s vast experience includes advising Australia Post, Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Brown Brothers, Cadbury Schweppes, Cricket Australia, Christian Dior, Décor, Dun & Bradstreet, Ford Motor Company, Golf Australia, The Herald & Weekly Times, Kraft Foods Limited, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation, Nike, Philip Morris, Sara Lee, Simplot (Leggo’s etc), TAG Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger, VAAM Management (Mark Webber) and Victoria Racing Club.

Tim Golder is admitted to legal practice in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia and has worked in the intellectual property and information technology field at leading London law firm, Slaughter & May.

John Dieckmann - Allens Arthur Robinson

John Dieckmann, Special Counsel at Allens Arthur Robinson, specialises in the area of information technology and intellectual property law, with particular focus on infrastructure and business process outsourcing, system development and integration projects, e-commerce initiatives and technology procurement, licensing, protection and enforcement. John Dieckmann has advised some of Australia’s largest companies, government departments and technology providers on significant technology projects, and regularly acts for large corporate users in relation to IT&T procurement and the resolution of disputes concerning IT projects. He also advises on the management, licensing and commercialisation of intellectual property and the intellectual property and information technology aspects of significant commercial transactions.

John Dieckmann’s recent experience includes acting for a major Australian manufacturer on its whole of IT outsourcing, advising a large Australian company on the outsourcing of key business processes and advising a major Australian bank on a variety of IT procurement projects. John Dieckmann was also a core member of the firm’s team advising Shell Australia on its petrol retailing alliance with Coles Myer.

Fred Chilton - Allens Arthur Robinson

Fred Chilton, BA LLB (Hons) LLM, of Allens Arthur Robinson is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer and has many clients that regard him as a senior adviser to their businesses. Fred Chilton acts for major companies in the high technology, telecommunications, information technology and natural resources sectors.

Fred Chilton has acted on high profile transactions such as McKechnie MBO, trade sale and IPO; Amtotes sale of new terminals to the NSW TAB; Solectron’s acquisition of Bluegum Group; and ATSM’s acquisition of Brobot. Fred’s specialist advice to high technology clients, such as The Boeing Company, Rockwell International, Kaman Aerospace, Honeywell, Keycorp, AmTote International, Computer Associates and Megadyne Information Systems, includes software licensing, product development, government and defence contracting.

Energy and natural resources clients seek Fred Chilton’s input on all aspects of their operations, from establishment, acquisitions, financing, restructuring and joint ventures to operational problems and the development of new projects, including environmental assessment procedures. Fred’s major projects include the Mount Arthur Coal Project in New South Wales, the Silicon Smelter at Electrona in Tasmania, Pioneer Plasterboard plants in Sydney and Melbourne and an offshore marine aggregates proposal. Overseas clients such as Bulgari, Rockwell International, Maxxium International, Pharmacia Upjohn and Fortune Brands benefit from Fred’s strategic advice on establishment and operation of subsidiaries and joint ventures, distribution agreements, submissions to the Foreign Investment Review Board and approvals for acquisitions and new ventures by foreign investors.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP

Corrs brings to clients the breadth and diversity of experience which have made it widely recognised as one of the largest and most expert intellectual property practices in Australia. Corrs’ diverse client base ranges from multinational corporations to individual inventors. As well as acting for some of Australia’s largest companies, the Intellectual Property practice group acts for and represents the Australian interests of the owners of some of the world’s best-known brands, including Cartier, Mont Blanc, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton, Foster’s and Quiksilver.

Intellectual property is an increasingly complex area of law, reflecting the growing priority of protecting intellectual property rights across diverse industries and markets. Organisations and individuals alike understand that their intellectual property is a major asset. The combined expertise of Corrs’ Intellectual Property practice group is well-equipped to offer clients a comprehensive range of legal resources and advice on the best ways to protect, promote, enforce and commercialise their intellectual property. As well as offering advice in the critical specialist fields of patents and trade marks, Corrs brings expertise in anti-counterfeiting, copyright law, licensing and sponsorship, as well as sector-specific expertise in advertising and marketing; food, retail and wine; information technology; biotechnology and R&D.

IP Partners at Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Tim Allen
Andrew Ball
Philip Catania
Odette Gourley
John Gray
Eugenia Kolivos
Andrew Korbel
Stephen Kroker
John McCombe
Sally Nicolson
James North
Eddie Scuderi
Patrick Sefton
David Smith
Stephen Stern
Matthew Swinn
James Whittaker

Senior Associates at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Hilary Goodier
Isaac Lin
Anna Kuperman
Vanessa Mellis
Luke Merrick
Liam Nankervis
Carolyn Welsh
Frances Wheelahan

Clayton Utz IP

Clayton Utz has one of Australia’s largest and most experienced specialist intellectual property (IP) and information technology (IT) practice groups. Their intellectual Property and IT group lawyers assist clients with all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trade marks, copyright, registered designs, confidential information, data protection, electronic circuit layouts and plant breeders’ rights.

“Many large corporations, government organisations and big international brands operating in Australia turn to the excellent IP practice at Clayton Utz for advice on commercialising and protecting their brands and intellectual property portfolios.” Asian In-House Handbook

“head and shoulders above the rest, both at senior partner level and below. They are extremely efficient, pull out all the stops and work all hours to get the job done.” [Client quote] “IT outsourcing and hi-tech commercial work are clear areas of expertise for the team.” Chambers Global, Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers

“Across the board Clayton Utz has a leading industry practice, with considerable depth and strength encompassing regulatory, IP and product liability issues.” Global Counsel Life Sciences Super League

“…the formidable team at Clayton Utz, attracting an extensive and palatable list of clients and high-profile matters.” Asia Pacific Legal 500

“a leading firm for intellectual property.” Chambers Global, Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers

Clayton Utz acts for Adidas, Apple, Remington and Kellogs.

IP Partners at Clayton Utz

Ian Bloemendal
Jeremy Charlston
John Collins
Jonathan Corby (Special Counsel)
Robert Cutler
Brian Elkington
John Fairbairn
Philippa Hore
Mark Krenzer (Special Counsel)
Chris McLeod
Richard Morrison
Simon Newcomb
Anna Sharpe
Mark Sneddon
Mary Still
Alexandra Wedutenko