Nick Valentine

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Nick brings extremely strong technical capability to the deals he works on, as well as exceptional problem-solving skills which helps us cut through issues and get things done.

Julian Benefield, General Counsel, Foodstuffs North Island

Emailnick.valentine@akd.partners

Call+64 21 243 6219

Auckland

About

Nick Valentine is the head of AKD Partners's Technology and Data team in New Zealand. He is a highly regarded practitioner with extensive experience in technology transactions and is recognised as one of New Zealand's leading data protection and cybersecurity lawyers. Nick advises public and private sector entities on the full range of technology transactions, including digital transformation, AI-adoption, strategic sourcing, and software development and licensing. He also regularly advises on data protection and cybersecurity; telecommunications and technology regulation; and brand protection.

Nick is ranked by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner for both Technology, Media and Telecommunications, and Data Protection. His clients value his commercial approach – combining technical excellence with an ability to make the complex simple and understand the strategic objectives of a deal.

Areas of FocusIntellectual Property Media, Sport and Entertainment Technology

EXPERIENCE

Advised Foodstuffs North Island on its partnership with dunnhumby, a global data science company, for the provision of consulting services and SaaS tools.
Advised FMG Insurance on a digital transformation project involving the migration of its core insurance IT platform to a cloud solution provided by Guidewire Software, Inc.
Advised various developers, suppliers, and customers of AI-enabled solutions in the health sector.
Advised a New Zealand insurer on the procurement and implementation of a new cloud-based claims management system from an insurance SaaS provider.
Advised a foreign government on all aspects of New Zealand privacy, cybersecurity, and surveillance/intelligence law.
Advised a New Zealand insurer on the engagement of a third party to improve its cyber defence capability.
Advised a financial services client on the procurement of a hosted investment operations platform.
Advised OTT live sport streaming platform Spark Sport on various broadcasting rights acquisition deals.
Advised various multinational technology and telecommunications companies on New Zealand market entry.
Advised a multinational bank on the development and rollout of its first credit card product in New Zealand.

Languages

Education

Otago University, BA (Economics), 2010

Otago University, LLB, 2010

Publications

Prior Experience

Nick was previously a Senior Associate at an international firm based in Sydney. He has also been on a number of client secondments in the technology, telecommunications, and FMCG sectors.