Lawyers Who Understand Tech
We understand that as a technology business, you want straightforward, pragmatic, commercial legal advice. With over 35+ years of combined legal expertise, we are Australia's leading technology and telecommunications lawyers.
Taking care of legal issues will provide your IT or telco business with the framework to minimize unnecessary legal risk while enabling you to focus on growth and innovation.
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. Our lawyers don't just understand the law—we understand technology at a fundamental level, allowing us to provide advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical.
Our Expertise
We specialize in providing legal services for:
- Startups and emerging technology companies
- SMEs in the technology and telecommunications sectors
- Public listed entities
- Multinational corporations
- Government agencies
Meet Our Managing Partner
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 exposes 10 legal myths that many CEOs fall prey to when negotiating technology contracts.
Client Success Stories
"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 Woodend, General Manager
"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."
— Dr. Ron Dembo, CEO, Zerofootprint
"Thorough, knowledgeable and practical. Alan has been invaluable to helping us grow our business."
— Nathan Sherburn, CEO at FLUX
Recognition and Awards
- 2021 Lawyers Weekly Telecommunications Partner of the Year Award (Winner)
- 2021 Lawyers Weekly Technology Partner of the Year Award (Finalist)
Our Approach
We provide legal advice that is:
- Commercial: We understand business objectives and provide advice that supports your commercial goals
- Practical: No unnecessary jargon or complexity—just clear, actionable guidance
- Technology-focused: We speak your language and understand your industry
- Responsive: Quick turnaround times when you need answers
- Partnership-oriented: We become an extension of your team