Clifford Chance excels in handling corporate transactions within the TMT sector, including IPOs, M&A and investments. The team also has strong fintech capabilities and has advised clients on tokenisation, blockchain, NFTs, and other digital assets. As part of the wider Asia Pacific TMT group, the practice works alongside its Singapore team and advises on regulatory issues, data protection, and IP matters. Ling Ho leads the team and specialises in handling contentious and non-contentious IP matters for technology companies. Corporate clients seek out Fang Liu for assistance on inbound and outbound M&A and IPOs. Rocky Mui leads on fintech matters and Clarice Yue advises on a mix of commercial and regulatory TMT issues.

A premier TMT team, Hogan Lovells is at the forefront of TMT matters across Hong Kong and Asia Pacific, assisting international and domestic financial institutions, fintech, technology, telecoms and internet companies. The team is well-versed in regulatory issues and has been advising clients on AI, data protection, cybersecurity and use of cloud in regulated industries. Technology transactions are also an important part of the practice, alongside drafting commercial contracts and reviewing and drafting internal policies. Mark Parsons leads the team and is an expert in TMT matters, having advised a number of clients on AI-related issues. Eugene Low advises TMT clients on IP issues, while Tommy Liu handles TMT transactions and data protection matters.

The digital economy practice at Ashurst advises technology companies and financial institutions on TMT transactions, fintech transactions and regulatory issues. The team is noted for its expertise in digital and telecom infrastructure projects, where it advises on sub-sea cabling, network and data centre-related issues.  Team head Joshua Cole leads on TMT transactions including those related to network infrastructure. He is assisted by Hoi Tak Leung, who advises on a wide range of issues including transaction structuring, contract drafting, data protection, and corporate transactions.

Baker McKenzie‘s TMT practice advises on regulatory compliance, data privacy, technology transactions, and licensing issues. The firm's clientele includes international and domestic tech, finance, software, hardware, and telecom companies. Practice head Lex Kuo regularly advises Chinese tech companies on transactional and regulatory issues from tech and IP licensing to data protection assessments. Grace Gao was recently promoted to partner and focuses on assting clients in the media and entertainment industry with film co-financing, co-production, and co-distribution.

The TMT practice at Bird & Bird works on a mix of data protection and privacy projects, AI-related regulatory issues, and fintech matters for its international TMT client base. The firm also assists life sciences, automotive, and e-commerce clients with developments in the tech sector. Practice head Wilfred Ng is well-versed in corporate and commercial TMT matters and regularly advises clients on complex regulatory issues. The practice is also adept at managing global IP portfolios for tech clients.

DLA Piper‘s TMT team focuses on advising international clients on multi-jurisdictional transactional and regulatory TMT matters. The firm stands out for its work in the telecoms sector, where it assists with telecoms licensing, compliance, and operational efficiency for telecom technology such as satellites. In addition to telecoms companies, the practice also acts for tech, fintech, life sciences and e-commerce clients.  Telecoms specialist Lauren Hurcombe leads the practice and advises tech and telecoms clients on TMT and outsourcing transactions, and regulatory and commercial issues. Venus Cheung works closely alongside Hurcombe and concentrates on technology transactions and designing IT infrastructure and data compliance programmes.

The Asia Pacific TMT practice at Gibson Dunn advises international clients on a wide array of issues, including digital infrastructure, technology transactions, and data governance. The team brings particular expertise in advising on telecoms, towers, and data centre matters, which are handled by practice head Connell O’Neill. O’Neill is experienced in acting on TMT transactions involving technology-driven transformation and advises financial sponsor investors, telecom carriers and vendors, and data centre platforms on IT projects, mobile network sharing, and other issues.

King & Wood Mallesons‘ TMT practice is led by Peter Bullock, who assists information technology and telecoms clients on regulatory issues, contentious matters, and IP. The team has been advising on emerging technologies in the financial sector as well as a broad range of TMT transactions and regulatory issues related to technology licensing and data transfers. Urszula McCormack is key to fintech, blockchain, virtual asset, and digital platform projects, while Minny Siu works with fintech and financial institutions to establish technology platforms.

The technology transactions group at Morrison & Foerster works across mainland China and Hong Kong to assist multinational and domestic clients with the full gamut of TMT matters. The team excels in advising tech investors and startups and is well-versed in regulatory requirements related to internet, telecoms, cloud, and data privacy. Its data privacy and cybersecurity practice often assists life sciences and financial institutions as well as clients looking to set up business in China. Practice head Gordon Milner splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore and is well-versed in advising gaming companies, online service companies and data centre operators on projects throughout Hong Kong and mainland China. Gigi Yuen is key to technology transactions, data privacy, and regulatory compliance matters.

Tanner De Witt‘s TMT practice is led by Pádraig Walsh, who is well-versed in a range of data privacy, fintech and technology issues. He routinely advises clients on licensing, technology procurement and integration, digital asset commercialisation, and corporate transactions. Clients of the firm include Hong Kong-based tech companies and institutions as well as international TMT and financial services enterprises. The firm stands out for its advertising expertise as well as its knowledge of telecom regulations. Tara Chan assists with data protection, cybersecurity and software licensing agreements.

CMS‘ TMT team mainly advises clients on IP and fintech matters related to the TMT sector. The team assists with both contentious and non-contentious IP issues, including anti-counterfeiting, IP rights enforcement and litigation. The team is led by Jonathan Chu, who advises on commercial and regulatory matters including TMT transactions and commercial agreements. Mengyi Chen assists with IP transactions and enforcement. Nick Beckett left the firm in April 2024.

The TMT practice at Deacons is sought out by international clients for assistance with TMT transactions, fintech, and IP matters. The team is especially active in the fintech sector where it advises e-commerce and cryptocurrency platforms on fintech projects,  virtual assets, and tokensiation. Machiuanna Chu spearheads the practice and leads on corporate and commercial matters, being the main port of call for technology companies, cryptocurrency issuers, fintech companies and financial institutions for building digital businesses. Charmaine Koo handles contentious litigation, while Ian Liu focuses on IP issues.

The technology team at Eversheds Sutherland is noted for its expertise in fintech matters, advising on technology outsourcing transactions and digital transformation projects for financial institutions and payment companies. The team is led by Rhys McWhirter, who advises clients on technology transactions, digital payments and emerging technologies. Frankie Tam was promoted to partner in May 2023 and is well-versed in advising on fintech matters for startups and financial institutions.

The media, entertainment and sports practice Haldanes, Solicitors and Notaries is the go-to team for record companies, film and TV production companies, event promoters and artists. The team advises on a wide range of media and entertainment issues including financing, production, licensing, distribution and artist agreements. Practice head John McLellan handles commercial transactions, joint ventures and licensing agreements for a range of media clients, while Michael Leow is well-versed in represented financiers in the film and TV sector in international and cross-border transactions.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP assists Chinese and international clients within the TMT sector with corporate transactions, utilising its expertise from its TMT teams in mainland China and Singapore to assist with multijurisdictional TMT deals. Tommy Tong is the main name to note from the Hong Kong practice and focuses on M&A transactions for TMT clients. Hannah Cassidy is an expert in advising fintech clients on regulatory challenges.

K&L Gates advises securities and futures commission licensed crypto exchanges, web3 companies, financial institutions, telecoms enterprises, and start-ups on transactional TMT matters. Practice head Paul Haswell joined the team in September 2023 and is knowledgeable in both contentious and non-contentious TMT matters. He advises on day-to-day technology issues, agreements, compliance and transactions.

Latham & Watkins LLP is noted for its global approach to TMT matters, which it handles for both domestic and international clients. The firm regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional transactions and regulatory issues with the assistance of its overseas TMT practices. Anthony Liu is a key member of the Hong Kong team. Focusing on commercial and regulatory issues, he often assists clients with digital transformation, technology outsourcing, electronic and mobile payments, and data licensing.

Linklaters‘ TMT practice is led by Albert Yuen, who advises on domestic and cross-border TMT projects and transactions. The firm draws on its corporate expertise to advise on digital infrastructure matters, including acquisitions, financing, and disposal of digital infrastructure assets. It is also well-versed in advising telecom companies on transactions and assisting with regulatory and data protection issues.

Mayer Brown‘s IP and TMT group advises international and domestic clients on data privacy and protection, regulatory issues, and fintech matters. The team is well-versed in handling technology licensing transactions, broadcasting and telecoms licensing as well as digital media copyright issues. Practice head Gabriela Kennedy specialises in cybersecurity and data privacy matters and often assists multinational corporations on digital transformation projects and cross-border data transfers. Amita Haylock is noted for her expertise in broadcasting and telecoms matters.

Pinsent Masons‘ Hong Kong TMT practice is spearheaded by Jennifer Wu who excels in resolving commercial disputes and advises multinational corporations on a mix of issues including data governance, regulatory issues related to telecoms and cybersecurity breaches. The team also handles contractual disputes, data privacy and cross-border mandates. Wu is supported by Sara Chan and Joyce Chow, with Chan mainly advising financial institutions on data compliance and Chow focusing on litigation.

Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP's media and entertainment team is led by commercial litigation and data protection specialist Asha Sharma who is an expert in AI issues involving the TMT sector. The team has experience across telecoms, technology and media matters, assisting with licensing agreements, regulatory issues and cross-border data transfers.

Stephenson Harwood focuses on handling corporate transactions and fintech matters for tech companies and financial institutions. The team is co-led by Katherine Liu and Jane Ng and advises on regulatory, licensing, and compliance matters. It is also adept at managing regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and fraud disputes.