Special Counsel, Wellington
Alex Chapman
Contact
- Wellington office
- DDI +64 4 462 0883
- M +64 27 515 6311
Profile
Alex specialises in commercial contracting with a focus on technology, privacy and data protection and intellectual property. Her experience includes advising on complex technology procurements and outsourcing (for both the private and public sectors).
Alex has in-depth experience advising on IT and software development, outsourcing, IT licensing arrangements, terms of trade, supply and distribution arrangements, procurement, sponsorship arrangements, IP exploitation and licensing, litigation funding, consumer law, privacy breaches, website terms and conditions, and privacy policies. She has particular expertise in cross-border data protection issues and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional.
Alex also has experience advising on international corporate disposals and acquisitions, demergers and corporate reorganisations.
"Alex Chapman consistently provides timely and professional advice that allows our business to make well informed decisions on complex legal issues."
Legal 500
"Alexandra Chapman has a proven track-record advising on data protection issues in both New Zealand and the UK."
Legal 500
"Alexandra Chapman is knowledgeable, practical and timely. Alexandra turned around contract versions very quickly and has a keen eye for detail."
Legal 500
- Alex is listed as a 'leading associate' for data protection and cyber security by Legal 500
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe)
- Registered with the New Zealand's Directory of Privacy Professionals and the Māori Data Sovereignty Network
Work highlights
Advising New Zealand and offshore clients on cyber security matters
including reporting obligations and notification processes in relation to ransomware attacks, privacy breaches and other security incidents
Advising a large bank
on the outsourcing of its technology services arrangements, including in relation to BS11 requirements, data security and data protection
Advising NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on the National Ticketing Project
to create a nationwide open loop, account based, public transport payment system that will provide wider accessibility for users, customer flexibility, significantly better data and enhanced network management and allow for future technology innovations
Advising one of New Zealand's largest public sector agencies
on a significant transformation programme to modernise its technology, improve its secure use of data and information, build system agility and resilience, and allow the agency to partner with others more often and more effectively
Advising a large energy supplier
on its procurement and white labelling of broadband services for supply to its customers
Drafting and negotiating a variety of IT contractual matters
including drafting and negotiating IT outsourcing agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, IT support and maintenance agreements, software development and licensing agreements, revenue sharing arrangements and software licensing arrangements