Australian law firm Maddocks has hired Brendan Tomlinson as a special counsel in the firm’s intellectual property practice in Sydney.
Tomlinson joins from law firm Ash St Partners, where he worked as IP and IT team leader.
His practice focuses on software licensing, IP protection and cyber security.
Tomlinson’s clients include companies in the telecommunications, construction, air travel and banking industries.
Brendan Coady, Maddocks partner at the firm and technology sector head, said: “Brendan has shown during his career an ability to provide commercial and timely advice, in the context of the changing landscape of the technology sector.”