Anchali Anandanayagam

Anchali is a partner at Hudson Gavin Martin, a corporate, commercial and dispute resolution law firm boasting the largest and most experienced legal team in the country focused on technology, media and IP.

With extensive expertise in AI, emerging technologies, and data privacy, Anchali has spent the last two decades advising both public and private sector customers and their suppliers on corporate and commercial transactions related to technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) assets. In the context of AI, Anchali often advises on the development, procurement and commercialisation of assets that leverage AI, the regulatory requirements in New Zealand, and the data privacy implications.   Anchali has received global recognition for her work and expertise from internationally acclaimed legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Media Law International.

An advocate for purpose-driven organisations, Anchali serves on the board of Women in Film and Television (WIFT) New Zealand, an organisation committed to supporting the growth and sustainability of the screen industries, with a focus on ensuring equal opportunities and participation for women.

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