Liz heads up our Technology, Digital and Strategic Sourcing Practice in Auckland, advising exclusively on technology and strategic sourcing matters, and is a member of the Russell McVeagh Board.
Liz advises on all things technology-related, including procurement and supply, cloud computing, everything-as-a-service, reseller and distribution models (including MVNO and network access arrangements), complex IT outsourcing and disputes and renegotiations. This work spans traditional ICT, as well as emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain. Liz also specialises in regulatory matters relevant to technology, including IP, data protection and privacy, cybersecurity and applicable financial services regulation.
Liz's strategic sourcing practice covers both IT and business process outsourcing, procurement and transformation. Liz has advised on some of the largest and most complex NZ-based transactions in this space, including both domestic and global arrangements.
Liz's practice includes several clients in the financial services space and she regularly advises Banks and other financial institutions on FinTech matters, including APIs and digital payment systems, distributed ledger technology and open finance arrangements, as well as the currently-proposed multi-sector Consumer Data Right more generally.
Prior to joining Russell McVeagh, Liz was a senior associate at Milbank, based in London, during which time she also attended Harvard Law School’s executive education programme. She was an associate based in Ashurst LLP's London office previously.