Salena specialises in the area of technology and intellectual property law. Her work has a particular focus on strategic and transformational technology projects.
She is an experienced commercial lawyer with a focus on the long-term objectives of her clients’ commercial arrangements. Her expertise brings together commercial, technology, intellectual property and regulatory issues to provide dynamic solutions.
Before joining Duncan Cotterill, Salena gained experience at a leading TMT practice in London, advising private equity and well-known media organisations including Global Media and Guardian News & Media. In both New Zealand and London she has experience advising large businesses and public sector organisations.
Her clients span a range of sectors including consumer electronics, transport, FMCG, property development, financial services, media and broadcasting, technology, agritech, sports, healthcare and aged care.
Advising enterprise customers on large-scale IT outsourcing/sourcing arrangements.
Advising on licensing and ownership protection issues in the context of novel technologies and joint ventures.
Advising New Zealand businesses on their new commercial ventures, including franchises and VAR and supply and distribution agreements.
Advising organisations on their obligations under the notifiable breach regime of the Privacy Act 2020.
Advising on operational data protection, governance and compliance issues, including in the aged care and education sectors.
Working closely with international counsel to provide specific advice on New Zealand legal and compliance obligations.
Developing customer-facing commercial contracts for ecommerce, mobile applications and start-up businesses.
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