Partner, Auckland

Keri Johansson

Keri Johansson

Profile

Keri specialises in technology, media and privacy law.

She helps developers and creators protect and commercialise their IP and bring digital and data-driven products and services to market. She also advises on significant procurement, as well as white-labelling and commercial partnerships, reseller models and licensing.

Keri has a particular interest in media law, and is experienced in advising television producers, broadcasters, advertisers and new media operators. She also provides specialist advice on data privacy (including compliance, data transfer and data breaches), copyright, e-commerce and consumer protection.

  • Registered with the New Zealand Directory of Privacy Professionals
  • Keri is listed as a 'leading associate' for TMT by Legal 500


Work highlights

Advising Sky Television

for many years on technology procurement, regulatory matters, content, privacy and consumer law

Advising the founders of Letterboxd

on IP issues in relation to the sale of a majority position to Tiny

Advising New Zealand and offshore clients

on cybersecurity matters, including reporting obligations and notification processes in relation to ransomware attacks, privacy breaches and other security incidents

Advising the University of Auckland

on the procurement of a new HRIS/payroll system and associated integration and support

Advising Imagination Television

on various productions, including Masterchef, Grand Designs, and Rachel's Tour of Beauty

Advising a major New Zealand bank

on submissions on the Customer and Product Data Bill