Andrew Craig
Andrew Craig

Andrew Craig

Partner

Melbourne

+61 3 9679 3592 | +61 468 543 219
andrew.craig@ashurstperkins.com

Introduction

Andrew has extensive experience in advising on standalone and M&A-driven technology deals, as well as issues related to data, IT, privacy, telecommunications, e-commerce, procurement, outsourcing, and technology commercialization.

Andrew Craig advises on standalone and M&A-driven technology transactions, with extensive experience in data, IT, privacy, telecommunications, e-commerce, procurement, outsourcing, and technology commercialization. Dual-qualified, he recently returned to Australia after spending nine years as a partner at a leading international law firm in the UK, bringing valuable global insights to his practice.

Andrew has advised on major technology procurement and implementation projects, including cloud services, AI tools, SaaS agreements, and master technology and services contracts. He has played a key role in drafting, negotiating, and aligning IT procurement agreements to market standards while optimizing risk profiles. With deep experience in commercial contracting, digital strategy, and regulatory compliance, Andrew provides pragmatic, business-focused legal advice that helps organizations enhance operational efficiencies and manage technology-related risks effectively.

  • 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd | Partner | Advised on a major project for the procurement and implementation of an updated point-of-sale solution with a leading global technology vendor. Provided guidance on the negotiation of key data handling provisions and the development of the overall rollout strategy across a national retail network.
  • 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd | Partner | Advised on the $1.99 billion sale of a national fuel and convenience store network comprising nearly 800 stores. Provided guidance on IT, data and privacy aspects of the transaction, including the negotiation of a new long-term fuel supply agreement and data-sharing arrangements with separating entities.
  • Major Australian Bank | Partner | Advised on the due diligence and transaction phases of a major banking acquisition, negotiating and settling the Transitional Services Agreement within a tight four-to-six week timeframe. Provided guidance on complex pre-completion legal issues, including the transfer of core banking systems, and continues to support post-completion integration.
  • Major Australian Bank | Partner | Advised on the preparation of a template Group Master Supply Agreement with tailored modules for BPO, professional services, SaaS and cloud hosting. Led negotiations with a global professional services firm on the agreement and associated Statements of Work for the delivery of key services and deliverables.
  • Major Australian Bank | Partner | Advised on the buyout of a European payments processor's controlling share in a joint venture payments business, returning the merchant acquiring operations to the banking group. This strategic acquisition supports the client's ambition to deliver a holistic banking offering and become a leading regional payments and transaction bank.
  • McGrathNicol | Partner | Advised receivers and managers on the technology, data, privacy and cyber security workstreams for the sale of a hospital portfolio, including vendor due diligence across IT systems, SOCI Act obligations and transactional documentation. Provided guidance on data segregation strategy, patient information transfer and clinical records management.
  • Pharmx Technologies Ltd | Partner | Advised on a strategic alliance with two major pharmacy and healthcare companies following a significant reverse merger. Negotiated and drafted a comprehensive suite of transaction documents, advised on competition law issues and ACCC liaison, and provided guidance on ASX continuous disclosure obligations throughout the transaction.
  • Toll Holdings Pty Limited | Partner | Advised on the transition and separation aspects of a major logistics group's sale of its national express freight business to an Australian private equity fund manager, encompassing complex operational carve-out arrangements and the management of IT and data separation requirements.
  • Leading Australian Bank | Partner | Advised on the technology, data and ICT contract separation aspects of a $21.4 billion mortgage portfolio sale, including drafting and negotiating the Data Sharing Agreement, Transitional Services Agreement and separation schedules. Reviewed material ICT and vendor contracts and advised on data segregation, privacy and post-completion access.
  • Major Australian Retailer | Partner | Provided extensive technology and commercial legal support, advising on the drafting and negotiation of SaaS, cloud, consulting and master technology agreements, software procurement, data and privacy matters, and telecommunications regulatory compliance. Negotiated a range of vendor agreements to ensure alignment with preferred contracting positions and standard terms.

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