Lawyer Referral – Introduction to new New Zealand Member

We are delighted to introduce Andrew Fawcett of Lowndes Associates. Andrew has joined the legal network; International Law Referral as our exclusive IP Law member in New Zealand.

Lowndes Associates is a leading New Zealand corporate and commercial law firm with offices in the hearts of Auckland’s & Wellington’s central business districts. The firm comprises carefully selected teams of industry-leading specialists. Together they reinforce the firm’s reputation as a law firm with a strong sense of commerce. Partners pride themselves on their ability to integrate specialist input from different areas of the law into seamless advice focussed on what matters – the commercial outcome. Many of the firm’s lawyers have additional degrees in business and management, international qualifications and/or major firm experience from the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. The firm has an extensive international practice, maintaining a network of trusted associates around the world available to assist clients with business in virtually any commercial centre. Lowndes Associates and its lawyers have consistently been recognised as leading lawyers in the pre-eminent directories, the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Edition, the Chambers Global Guide and the IFLR 1000.

Andrew is a commercial lawyer with specialist telecommunications and technology law knowledge. He has a strong track record in the telecommunications and information technology sectors, which includes working with national network operators. Advising on procurement, infrastructure, outsourcing, software development, licensing, and internet related issues. His significant specialist expertise is coupled with extensive experience in a broad range of corporate & commercial work, transactional matters, intellectual property, competition law and consumer protection. Previously working closely with noted commercial law expert Charles Sweeney QC on the large scale competition law proceedings against Telecom New Zealand Ltd that took place in the late 90s. In addition, he also leads the firm’s specialist Climate Change team, which can assist with advice on climate change initiatives and compliance with proposed domestic legislation, including emissions trading.
If you have a requirement in this area, please get in touch with Andrew directly or with the International Referral head office for an introduction. We also remain available if you need to find a lawyer in any other jurisdiction for all areas of corporate law and commercial law.

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