Ishtiaque Omar Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Australia

I'm a commercial and regulatory partner in the Sydney office of Webb Henderson. My focus is on the telecommunications, media and technology sector.I work at the law’s intersection with next generation networks and applications. I've focused on this area for over a decade. For the last several years, I've been nbn’s leading advisor on wholesale telecommunications supply arrangements. nbn is the company building Australia’s next generation broadband access network and these arrangements… Show more I'm a commercial and regulatory partner in the Sydney office of Webb Henderson. My focus is on the telecommunications, media and technology sector.I work at the law’s intersection with next generation networks and applications. I've focused on this area for over a decade. For the last several years, I've been nbn’s leading advisor on wholesale telecommunications supply arrangements. nbn is the company building Australia’s next generation broadband access network and these arrangements underpin the supply of fixed telecommunications services under Australia’s new structurally separated telecommunications industry. I led the development of, and regularly advise on, nbn’s Wholesale Broadband Agreement which accounts for almost all of nbn’s revenue. I assist nbn on a wide range of other matters, including key regulatory and commercial strategy.I've also advised leading telecommunications and independent over-the-top media companies on their online video platforms, including in negotiations with major international sports, movie and television licensors. I advised Spark (formerly Telecom NZ) on its successful bid for the Rugby World Cup media rights in New Zealand. Spark’s success in winning these rights was a watershed moment for the sports media market in New Zealand. I continue to advise Spark on the ongoing evolution of its media strategy. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

I advise telecommunications, media and technology clients regarding commercial contracts and regulatory issues. I have a strong technical background including a Computer Science degree. I also have extensive commercial experience, having completed in-house secondments with NBN Co and Telstra Media.My current clients include NBN Co, SingTel and Ooredoo. I've previously worked with banks, IT outsourcers, mobile telecommunications companies and in the media sector. Clients have… Show more I advise telecommunications, media and technology clients regarding commercial contracts and regulatory issues. I have a strong technical background including a Computer Science degree. I also have extensive commercial experience, having completed in-house secondments with NBN Co and Telstra Media.My current clients include NBN Co, SingTel and Ooredoo. I've previously worked with banks, IT outsourcers, mobile telecommunications companies and in the media sector. Clients have included Qantas, Unisys, Spark (formerly Telecom New Zealand), Optus and Telstra.Prior to joining Webb Henderson, I was a lawyer in the IT, Communications and Media practice at Blake Dawson (now Ashurst). Show less

Sydney, Australia

Telecommunications, media and technology lawyer

Sydney, Australia

I was seconded to the Sales and Communications team within the legal group at NBN Co. Working with the Products, Operations, Sales and Marketing, this role had it all. And at a key time for the national broadband builder, as it establishes everything from its operational systems, to the products it's delivering, the network it's rolling out and the customer relationships it's establishing with Australia's retail telecommunications and Internet service providers.

Sydney, Australia

While at Blake Dawson, I was in the IT, Communications and Media team.During my 5+ years in the team I assisted on a range of commercial contracts, from IT outsourcing to e-commerce terms. I acted for telecommunications companies, outsourcers, cross-border consumer sales sites, large enterprises and public bodies.My advice and assistance to clients required an excellent understanding of black-letter law, including core contract law issues such as the principles of novation… Show more While at Blake Dawson, I was in the IT, Communications and Media team.During my 5+ years in the team I assisted on a range of commercial contracts, from IT outsourcing to e-commerce terms. I acted for telecommunications companies, outsourcers, cross-border consumer sales sites, large enterprises and public bodies.My advice and assistance to clients required an excellent understanding of black-letter law, including core contract law issues such as the principles of novation, principal-agent arrangements, liability principles (including indemnities) and legislative regimes such as privacy. The key value for clients, however, was the ability to work with the client to apply these skills and knowledge to the specific business context facing the client.I also advised and presented on social media issues, helping clients to understand how to grasp the opportunities while understanding and preparing for the risks. Show less

Sydney, Australia

During 18 months at Telstra Media, I assisted on the creation of Telstra's next-generation IP-based set-top box and significant developments in its internet media strategy.I worked on technology contracts with equipment and service suppliers, content contracts with movie and TV show licensors and advertising / marketing related contracts across IPTV, web and mobile platforms.I also worked on customer-facing terms and advised on consumer protection as it applied to technology and… Show more During 18 months at Telstra Media, I assisted on the creation of Telstra's next-generation IP-based set-top box and significant developments in its internet media strategy.I worked on technology contracts with equipment and service suppliers, content contracts with movie and TV show licensors and advertising / marketing related contracts across IPTV, web and mobile platforms.I also worked on customer-facing terms and advised on consumer protection as it applied to technology and media products and services. Show less

Advanced Topics In Telecom Policy And Regulation

A short course exploring: * new policy and regulatory challenges in ICT * how are countries addressing next generation networks (NGN) *.

Graduate Diploma Of Legal Practice, Law

Bsc / Llb (Hons), Law, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Australian Law Students Association national committee, Australian Law Students Association Conference 2001, ANU.