Robert Todd is a senior consultant in our intellectual property and media practice
Robert is a recognised technology litigator, defamation and media/entertainment lawyer. His practice is also focused on advising clients on information technology, e-commerce and commercial disputes.
Robert has acted in large complex technology disputes covering a variety of technologies and complex implementations including finance systems, billing systems, government e-health systems, Court e-access and filing systems and satellite and cable transmission networks. He has initiated large mediations to resolve and reset many complex IT projects working closely with commercial IT teams.
Recently he has provided contract quality and assurance reviews for a major piece of technology infrastructure and has considerable experience in interpreting and advising on disputes arising from technology contracts.
Robert has been the strategic advisor and lead litigator in many seminal cases for a range of media entities. He has provided advice on content and social media liability issues including defamation, copyright, contempt and criminal liability.
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