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Why Arnotts Technology Lawyers

With over 35+ years of combined legal expertise, we are Australia’s leading technology and telecommunications lawyers

How we differ from other firms

We embed ourselves in your tech and telco business in a way that makes you feel like we are a part of your team

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HERE’S WHAT OURCLIENTS ARE SAYING…

"Thorough, knowledgeable and practical. Alan has been invaluable to helping us grow our business."
- Nathan SherburnCEO at FLUX
- Nathan Sherburn
"I worked with Alan on a matter involving the breach of a contract for the development of an e-commerce website. It was great to have a lawyer on the team that understood the underlying technology. The case ran for two days and we ultimately won the case with an order for indemnity costs against the other party. The client was very pleased with the outcome achieved and I would recommend Alan to anyone needing dispute resolution services in the IT industry."
- Michael LangenheimBarrister at 4 Selborne Chambers
- Michael Langenheim
“Alan is an excellent, well-rounded commercial and trusted advisor, always willing to go the extra mile to service his clients needs. His knowledge of the law is a given, but what sets Alan apart is his ability to establish the issues at hand and provide solutions that are both commercial and practical. I'd recommend Alan to anyone.”
- Paul BasgerSenior Counsel at Iceland Foods
- Paul Basger
“Arnotts provide an excellent service to our business. Their legal experience and knowledge of the Information Technology Sector is particularly valuable to our company and their professionalism, responsiveness and the way they put across our position is helping us grow our client base in Australia.”
- Roger WoodendGeneral Manager
- Roger Woodend
"Alan is an extremely good lawyer with an attention to detail that is essential in complex situations. He is level headed and does very well under pressure. He was on top of all details when we worked with him. I would use him again and would recommend him as one of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with."
- Ron DemboCEO, Zerofootprint
- Ron Dembo
“I have used Alan’s expertise several times now and have found him to always exceed my expectations. He is an expert in the technology law area and he is great to work with. His flexibility, knowledge, expertise make him a perfect service provider. I highly recommend him.”
- Bob HughesCIO/CTO
- Bob Hughes
"Thorough, knowledgeable and practical. Alan has been invaluable to helping us grow our business."
- Nathan SherburnCEO at FLUX
- Nathan Sherburn
"I worked with Alan on a matter involving the breach of a contract for the development of an e-commerce website. It was great to have a lawyer on the team that understood the underlying technology. The case ran for two days and we ultimately won the case with an order for indemnity costs against the other party. The client was very pleased with the outcome achieved and I would recommend Alan to anyone needing dispute resolution services in the IT industry."
- Michael LangenheimBarrister at 4 Selborne Chambers
- Michael Langenheim
“Alan is an excellent, well-rounded commercial and trusted advisor, always willing to go the extra mile to service his clients needs. His knowledge of the law is a given, but what sets Alan apart is his ability to establish the issues at hand and provide solutions that are both commercial and practical. I'd recommend Alan to anyone.”
- Paul BasgerSenior Counsel at Iceland Foods
- Paul Basger
“Arnotts provide an excellent service to our business. Their legal experience and knowledge of the Information Technology Sector is particularly valuable to our company and their professionalism, responsiveness and the way they put across our position is helping us grow our client base in Australia.”
- Roger WoodendGeneral Manager
- Roger Woodend
"Alan is an extremely good lawyer with an attention to detail that is essential in complex situations. He is level headed and does very well under pressure. He was on top of all details when we worked with him. I would use him again and would recommend him as one of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with."
- Ron DemboCEO, Zerofootprint
- Ron Dembo
“I have used Alan’s expertise several times now and have found him to always exceed my expectations. He is an expert in the technology law area and he is great to work with. His flexibility, knowledge, expertise make him a perfect service provider. I highly recommend him.”
- Bob HughesCIO/CTO
- Bob Hughes
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Meet our Partners

Alan Arnott

Alan Arnott - Managing Partner

BSc(Computing)., LLB

Alan has approximately 18 years of experience providing corporate, commercial, regulatory, M&A and dispute resolution/litigation legal services for technology and telecommunications businesses. With university qualifications in both law and computer science, he understands the legal and tech issues that matter most to his clients and can quickly pinpoint the critical issues in any commercial contract negotiation.

He recently won the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Telecommunications Partner of the Year Award and was also a Finalist for the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Technology Partner of the Year Award.

Alan is the author of Stellar Results Through Technology Contract Negotiations, a book that he wrote to expose 10 legal myths that many CEOs fall prey to when negotiating technology contracts.

Jonathan Beran

Jonathan Beran - Partner

Jonathan is an experienced Senior Lawyer and ex-General Counsel with more than 15 years of legal experience in corporate/commercial, disputes and regulatory matters.

He brings a wealth of local and international experience to the team, having worked in private practice in Sydney, London and Tel Aviv, first as a litigator, and then as a technology lawyer in a number of in-house executive legal roles.

Jonathan has significant experience advising owners and senior management on the structuring, drafting and negotiating of a range of complex commercial agreements, including software and other enterprise technology sales and service transactions.

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