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.

Market recognition

Market recognition

"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

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

Experience

Experience

Sector/Expertise

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