Profile Overview
Elyse Adams BA LLB (currently at Allens- Australia) stands as an emblematic figure in the technology and telecommunications legal landscape. With a potent mix of expertise spanning tech sector M&A, corporate and commercial transactions, and nuanced advisory work in tech projects, she’s become an industry benchmark for her proficiency in data protection and cyber security.
Leadership and Innovation
Serving as the co-Head of the Allens Accelerate practice, Elyse has significantly influenced the trajectories of startups, scaleups, and high-growth firms. Her advisory skills have proven pivotal in guiding them through the intricate labyrinths of digital transformation and technological innovation. This drive for innovation also extends to her active involvement in the fintech sector, especially in the realms of payments.
Elyse’s passion for the evolving tech sphere is not just limited to her advisory roles. She is the co-author of the insightful ‘Blockchain Reaction Report’ at Allens, a testament to her commitment to staying abreast of groundbreaking technological evolutions.
Accolades and Recognition
In 2018, Elyse’s sterling contributions to the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector did not go unnoticed. She was lauded as part of the esteemed Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30, further solidifying her position as an industry stalwart.
Signature Engagements
Tech & Data Advisory:
- Spearheaded telco-specific advisory for HRL Morrison & Co and Brookfield during the monumental $3.6 billion take-private move of the Uniti Group.
- Offered regulatory and structural expertise to HRL Morrison & Co for a strategic 49% stake acquisition in Telstra Corporation’s telecom network tower business.
- Aided Aware Super, the second-largest super fund in Australia, in the meticulous agreement with Bravura Solutions, focusing on tech licensing and data security in cloud hosting.
- Counseled Coles on intricate payment technology systems overhauls, significantly boosting their payment infrastructure.
Fintech & Payments:
- Extended advisory services to SWIFT regarding the New Payments Platform.
- Assisted Bendigo Bank in crafting a decade-long strategic collaboration with Tyro, focusing on merchant services, regulatory structures, data sharing, and customer transition.
- Counseled Zip on Visa principal issuer arrangements, anchoring the innovative ‘Tap & Zip’ offering.
High Growth Engagements:
- Advised cybersecurity scaleup, Penten, through the investment process with Five V Capital.
- Played an instrumental role in Series A and B investments for cloud services firm, Versent.
- Provided acquisition insights to Canva for their acquisition of Zeetings.
Elyse Adams continues to be a beacon of expertise, leading the charge in technology and telecommunications legalities, and remains an invaluable asset to both Allens and the broader industry.
(Last Updated 13 August 2023)