Valeska Bloch has been promoted to partner in the Allens technology, media, telecommunications and data practice in Sydney. Bloch focuses on advising on major technology and telecommunications projects throughout their lifecycle and helping clients leverage their data for business growth and advising on data governance, privacy and cyber security. She works with technology, strategy, marketing and procurement teams, boards and executives. She advised SWIFT on its successful bid to build, operate and maintain the New Payments Platform for fast, low-value payments in Australia.