With in-depth expertise in cybersecurity, Bell Gully is knowledgeable of AI, data privacy, and privacy risk. In Auckland, Laura Littlewood is noted for her capabilities in e-commerce, while Tania Goatley is skilled in media law, privacy, and intellectual property. Richard Massey specialises in regulatory matters and Kristin Wilson is well-informed in consumer law. Operating out of Wellington, Ruth Keats often advises clients on various procurement issues.

Buddle Findlay 'provides exceptional advice on privacy law, including data protection and cyber security', and the team is also noted for its experience in cyber breaches and compliance-related mandates. In Auckland, Allan Yeoman is proficient in the implementation of privacy policies, while Wellington-based Amy Ryburn is knowledgeable of offshore data transfers. Alexandra Chapman often handles consent and authorisation issues, while in Auckland, Keri Johansson is well-versed in personal data contracting.

A key port of call for blue-chip international clients, 'top-tier firm' Russell McVeagh often handles data protection, GDPR, and privacy law matters. In Auckland, Liz Blythe is experienced in IT solutions and technology transactions, while Joe Edwards is focused on intellectual property issues. Operating out of Wellington, Mei-Fern Johnson is proficient in procurement, Auckland-based Louise Taylor is well-versed in technology contracts, and Brigette Shone is adept at consumer law.

Commended as ‘very pragmatic’, Dentons New Zealand is able to draw upon support from the firm’s global IP, public policy, and regulatory teams. Operating out of Auckland, Hayley Miller is focused on cloud technology, e-commerce, and FinTech. In Wellington, Campbell Featherstone handles privacy matters in the privacy sector, and Hayden Wilson is experienced in responses to privacy breaches. In Auckland, Güneş Haksever is knowledgeable of privacy compliance, and Ashleigh Ooi is often engaged in data subject access requests and complaints.

Well-regarded in the financial service sector, DLA Piper New Zealand is skilled at AI, cybersecurity incidents, and data protection compliance. In Auckland, the 'technically astute' Nick Valentine heads the practice and is well-versed in technology and telecommunications transactions. Edward Eisdell-Moore is another key lawyer in the team with notable knowledgeable of GDPR.

Hudson Gavin Martin’s broad workload encompasses cloud computing, data privacy, network infrastructure, and payments. Simon Martin leads the practice from Auckland and is vastly experienced in technology joint ventures and telecommunications transactions. Edwin Lim is well-informed in cyber risk and Tim Mahood often handles intellectual property, media, and technology disputes. Anchali Anandanayagam is knowledgeable of subsea and terrestrial telecommunications cable infrastructure and Andrew Dentice is skilled at Saas matters.

Often advising clients on privacy compliance obligations, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is proficient in handling data breaches. Operating out of Auckland, Richard Wells leads the practice and is well-versed in data sharing arrangements, while June Hardacre is experienced in contentious Privacy Act matters. Suzy McMilan is skilled at GDPR and technology agreements.

Simpson Grierson is skilled at cybersecurity litigation, data privacy, privacy act reviews, and regulatory compliance. In Auckland, Karen Ngan often handles data governance, technology developments, and telecommunications projects. Jania Baigent is experienced in data, defamation, and privacy disputes.