The firm also scooped up a Gadens partner for its real estate and projects group
Lander & Rogers has appointed Matthew McMillan as a corporate partner and head of its digital economy practice.
In the role, McMillan tackles IT and telecommunications transactions, digital initiatives, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, and cyber security matters. He operates from Sydney.
He brings over 20 years of experience working with financial institutions, public sector clients, and blue-chip corporates on large-scale outsourcing and managed services initiatives, the procurement and implementation of complex technology solutions (including as-a-service offerings), integration of new systems, and bringing new technologies to market, Lander & Rogers said.
McMillan has provided guidance on the use of AI, big data and analytics, data breach responses, and cyber risk management. He primarily works with the government, IT, financial services, energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors.
“With rapid advances in technology, including the rise of generative AI, organisations looking to harness the competitive advantages that technology offers need to proactively manage the ever-growing data privacy, security, regulatory and reputational risks”, he said. “Clients are increasingly seeking specialised guidance and assistance in developing carefully considered strategies for embedding new technologies in an ethical and sustainable way. This is key to engendering and preserving customer trust in the digital age”.
The firm also welcomed Natasha Hood as a partner in its national real estate and projects practice. Hood, who is based in Brisbane, was previously a partner in Gadens’ property and construction group.
She has over 20 years of experience in large commercial and retail capital transactions and leasing transactions.
“With a proven record acting on some of the state's largest commercial transactions, Natasha's appointment is a strategic addition to strengthen our existing capabilities in this space and geography”, said John Wells, partner and national practice group leader of real estate and projects. "Natasha joins our thriving practice in Brisbane at an exciting time for the real estate and construction industry in Queensland, and her appointment will enable us to expand the breadth and depth of real estate, property and construction advice to clients, that is so crucial to the success of projects and transactions in this space".
Hood explained that there was a “real energy in the market which will be maintained for the foreseeable future with growth in real estate transactions and construction in the state and the upcoming Olympics”.
