Patrick Sefton
Clayton Utz
Special Counsel
Brisbane
Overview
Patrick is a commercial lawyer with particular expertise in technology and intellectual property. Dual qualified in law and IT, having worked professionally as a developer, and having extensive experience in technology contracting, Patrick has a deep understanding of the technical and commercial issues facing clients in technology transactions.
Notable Work
- Whole of State SAP cloud: Lead adviser to the State of Queensland in negotiating and documenting the State's whole-of-government arrangement for supply of SAP cloud products to all departments and agencies.
- Glencore: Advised Glencore on contracts for procurement of autonomous haulage systems from Caterpillar and Komatsu, including global technology licensing and procurement process arrangements.
- Hastings Deering: Advised Hastings Deering on the IP and technology aspects of the development of an automated warehouse and fulfilment centre, including negotiating a technology licence agreement for the associated automation software.
- Powerlink: Advised Powerlink on the IP aspects of its CopperString2032 project to provide high-voltage transmission connecting Queensland's minerals province to the national electricity grid.
- Stanwell: Advised Stanwell on the IP, technology and cybersecurity aspects of its Wambo wind farm investment, including advising on operations contracts and technology escrow.
- Brisbane Airport Corporation: Advised BAC in relation to the technology and IP aspects of its domestic and international terminal security system upgrade projects, negotiated technology licensing with the successful bidder.
- Brisbane City Council: Advised BCC in relation to its technology transformation project partnering with Deloitte and applying agile development methodologies to develop a foundational ERP platform as a base for Council's operations.
- eHealth Queensland: Lead adviser to Queensland Health (eHealth Queensland) in the procurement and roll-out of its enterprise integrated electronic medical records system ($1.2B total program cost).
- Queensland Revenue Office: Acted for QRO to undertake a review and analysis of the Office's automated data-sharing arrangements, considering regulatory compliance and the effectiveness of contracts and other controls.
- Startups: Acted for a Brisbane-based financial analysis start-up in relation to a partnering agreement with Intuit. Acted for Brisbane-based gaming machine management start-up to undertake patent infringement risk analysis
Insights
Media Release: Clayton Utz advising Nippon Steel Corporation on its acquisition of a stake in the Blackwater Mine
29 Aug 2024 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises PAR Technology on its acquisition of TASK Group
14 Mar 2024 | Media Release
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