Tom Mohammed

Associate

+64 20 590 36921
Christchurch
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Data Protection & Privacy
Intellectual Property
Technology

Tom Mohammed is a corporate and commercial lawyer based in our Christchurch office, with broad experience advising clients across both the private and public sectors. His diverse background includes working with startups, listed companies, charities, local authorities, and central government agencies, equipping him with a well-rounded perspective on a wide range of legal and operational matters.
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Tom regularly assists clients with procurement and contracting, intellectual property, privacy, and information technology issues. He also provides strategic guidance on navigating New Zealand’s regulatory environment, with particular expertise in export compliance, consumer credit contracts, and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

Recent highlights

  • One New Zealand Stadium: Advising on and assisting with the procurement of components for Ōtautahi Christchurch’s new stadium at Te Kaha.
  • Scott Base Redevelopment: Advising on and drafting lease-hire agreements for equipment to be used in the ongoing Scott Base redevelopment project.
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence: Working with business both to implement generative AI into their workflows and to launch generative AI products, and providing advice on how to manage resulting risk and potential liability.
  • Emissions Trading Scheme: Advising various entities on their obligations under the Emissions Trading Scheme and communications with the Environmental Protection Authority.
  • Charities: Working with both large and small charitable entities throughout New Zealand to modernize their charity rules and ensure compliance with the current regulatory landscape.

Tom's insights

Privacy in education advancement: Turning compliance into connection

1 September 2025

Your face, their data: Who owns AI-generated images of you?

25 August 2025

A new frontier in biometrics regulation: what do you need to know?

15 August 2025

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