Communications, media and technology

With a strong base of IT and telecoms clients, this practice continues to handle a stream of local and international work. Its impressive list of users includes Siemens, which it advised on a government IT project. The firm also represented the South African Broadcasting Corporation in a major support project involving Accenture.  Rohan Isaacs heads the department and featured on these two mandates. A “highly focused lawyer,” he also attracts a range of other clients including Zurich, Impala Platinum and the City of Johannesburg.

Communications, media and technology

“Rohan Isaacs heads the IT and e-commerce division of this ‘efficient, client-friendly practice’, which offers specialist advice on systems implementation and outsourcing projects.” Chambers Global 2009

“With a strong base of IT and telecoms clients, this practice continues to handle a stream of local and international work… Rohan Isaacs heads the department” and is regarded as a “highly focused lawyer”. Chambers Global 2011

Information technology, electronic commerce, financial services, telecommunications and other technology-based companies trust our communications, media and technology law team to guide them through an ever-evolving and expansive regulatory landscape.

We are actively involved in key IT and e-commerce transactions and represent information technology, electronic commerce, financial services, telecommunications and other technology-based companies on Internet and e-commerce business issues with authority.

Services

  • Transactional and general counsel services and litigation to the boards and management of public and private companies.
  • Working with clients on domain names, trade secrets, privacy concerns and related Intellectual Property.

We offer

  • Consultation with our specialist information technology team to build understanding of the legal requirements of doing this area including outsourcing, systems, the internet and e-commerce, licensing and privacy and data protection.
  • Our expertise extends to the legal environment across Africa and we consult regularly with our global associates for clarity and precedent-setting rulings.

Awards and accolades

Rohan Isaacs ranked under Band 2 for IT and telecommunications. Chambers Global 2011