Christopher & Lee Ong has one of Malaysia’s largest TMT and data protection practices, handling a wide range of advisory and transactional work. The team’s expertise covers complex IT and cloud contracts, data protection and cybersecurity matters, 5G network deployment, and advice on media content production and exploitation. The practice is led by Deepak Pillai, whose work focuses on complex IT contracts and regulatory advice concerning data protection and cybersecurity. The senior team also includes Kuok Yew Chen, whose experience includes serving on the Bar Council’s technology committee, and Intan Haryati, both of whom handle a broad range of TMT transactions and advisory matters. Further expertise is provided by Anissa Maria Anis and Yong Shih Han, who are active on complex TMT and media issues.

Skrine‘s technology, media, and telecommunications practice handles a range of regulatory, corporate, and dispute resolution matters for clients in the sector. The team has extensive experience providing regulatory advice on telecommunications issues such as 5G, over-the-top service offerings, and the establishment of data centres. The practice is led by Charmayne Ong, who heads the TMT and intellectual property groups and has a strong focus on data protection, including advising on data breach incidents. The team’s data protection capabilities are bolstered by Jilian Chia, who leads the privacy and data protection practice. The firm’s deep regulatory expertise is also demonstrated by Natalie Lim Yen Kuan, who advises on complex matters relating to telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and cloud services, and was previously appointed to the national 5G Task Force.

Wong & Partners' intellectual property and technology practice handles the full spectrum of transactional, advisory, and contentious matters in the TMT sector. The team’s expertise covers data privacy and protection, internet regulatory issues, and media and advertising law, with a growing focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The practice is led by Kherk Ying Chew, who is frequently sought after by technology clients for advice on the regulatory landscape in Malaysia, including cyber breach response and the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks. The team’s capabilities are broadened by Serene Kan, whose practice covers technology and media transactions, data privacy, and internet regulatory issues, with extensive experience in handling data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.

Raja, Darryl & Loh‘s technology, multimedia, and telecommunications practice advises clients on a wide range of matters, including IT systems, cloud services, e-commerce, and applications using artificial intelligence. The team has a growing focus on privacy and data protection advisory and compliance work. The practice is led by Tong Lai Ling, who has expertise in drafting and negotiating IT, telecommunications, and e-commerce contracts. The team’s capabilities in the TMT and data protection space are bolstered by Jed Tan Yeong Tat, who advises on a broad range of technology projects.

Shearn Delamore & Co‘s technology, media, and telecommunications practice provides a full-service offering, handling regulatory advice, complex IT projects, and dispute resolution. The team’s expertise covers regulatory compliance for telecommunications services, data centre establishment, and the drafting of technology agreements for software licensing and cloud services. A key area of focus for the practice is cyber incident response and data breach management, particularly for clients in the banking and healthcare sectors. The practice is co-led by Timothy Siaw and Janet Toh Yoong San. Siaw’s work includes advising on emerging technologies such as AI, as well as handling IT service and cloud computing agreements. San’s broad practice covers technology transactions, data protection, and cybersecurity, with particular experience in advising financial institutions on their digital transformation projects.

Shin Associates has a strong focus on the technology, media, and telecommunications sector, with a distinct specialism in media and entertainment law. The team is regularly instructed on feature film productions, advising on matters ranging from production documentation to copyright clearance, and also provides legal services to theatre and dance companies. The firm’s expertise also covers data protection and cybersecurity. The practice is led by Jessie Tan, who has extensive experience as a production attorney for major film and television productions, and also advises on data protection and intellectual property matters.

LAW Partnership‘s technology, media, and telecommunications practice advises clients on a range of regulatory and compliance issues. The team has a strong focus on cybersecurity and data protection, conducting privacy audits and formulating privacy roadmaps for clients. The practice also handles technology-related due diligence for acquisitions and advises on matters concerning e-commerce, FinTech, and blockchain. The team is led by Suaran Singh Sidhu, whose expertise covers regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and advising on technology-related due diligence for cross-border acquisitions.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's technology, media, and telecommunications practice handles a full range of regulatory, transactional, and contentious work. The team’s expertise covers litigation and arbitration for major players in the IT and telecoms sectors, as well as data protection compliance and crisis management for data breaches. The practice is led by G. Vijay Kumar, who has extensive experience in high-value disputes concerning ICT agreements, software development, and network service provision. His work is supported by Harvey Ng Yih Xiang, who assists on a range of contentious and non-contentious TMT matters.

Rahmat Lim & Partners' TMT practice is a cross-departmental group that includes lawyers from its intellectual property, technology, and regulatory and compliance teams. The practice advises on a broad range of matters, including large-scale IT and network projects, system implementations, software licensing, and cloud services. The team also has experience in emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, and has a strong Fintech practice advising on equity crowdfunding and online payment systems. The practice is led by Pauline Khor and Azman bin Othman Luk. Khor’s expertise covers the full spectrum of IP and IT, including enforcement, litigation, and technology transactions, while Luk focuses on banking and finance transactions, securities regulation, and financial and capital markets regulation.

Zaid Ibrahim & Co's communications, media, and technology practice is structured across corporate, advisory, and regulatory verticals. The team is led by Nadarashnaraj Sargunaraj, who advises on IT contracts and data privacy, and Jonathan Lim, whose expertise is in fintech, blockchain, and payment systems. The practice has experience in significant telecom mergers and advises major technology companies on regulatory compliance.

Zul Rafique & Partners' communications and multimedia practice has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, advising on regulatory issues and operator-to-operator transactions. The team’s expertise covers access agreements, wholesale contracts, and communications technology matters such as IT procurement and e-commerce. The practice also advises on data protection and privacy laws. The practice is led by Darren Kor Yit Meng, who advises on a broad range of communications and multimedia matters, including regulatory issues, access disputes, and ICT contracts.

Halim Hong & Quek‘s TMT practice has a strong focus on fintech, digital assets, and emerging technologies. The team advises on innovative projects, including the tokenisation of real-world assets, and assists electric vehicle companies with TMT-related regulatory licensing. The group also advises major telecommunications clients on cybersecurity, online safety, and AI governance frameworks. The practice is co-led by Johnson Ong, who specialises in blockchain-based financial services and digital assets, and Lo Khai Yi, whose expertise covers telecommunications infrastructure and regulatory compliance for technology companies.

Imaduddin & Lew Chambers is a boutique firm with focused on TMT and IP. The team advises on technology procurement, cloud computing, data protection, and domain name dispute resolution. The practice is led by Imaduddin Suhaimi, who handles domain name disputes and IP protection, and Brian Lew, whose expertise is in complex IT transactions for business transformation.

Mohamed Ridza & Co's TMT practice handles regulatory issues in software and e-commerce, personal data protection, and the drafting of technology contracts. The practice leadership is jointly led by Mohamed Ridza Abdullah, who has deep experience in FinTech matters, Mohamad Nazran Basirun whose work covers TMT and IT contracts, and Naseem Binti Mohamed Abdulla, who handles a broad range of related corporate and commercial transactions.

Richard Wee Chambers is a boutique firm deeply embedded within the technology and fintech sectors. The team, led by Richard Wee and Darren Lai, advises government agencies on technological compliance and acts as a regulatory partner for fintech start-up programmes. Wee’s work covers fintech and technology regulation, while Lai handles related corporate law matters.

Zain & Co's TMT practice operates as part of its broader corporate department, handling a range of advisory and transactional matters. The team advises on software and hardware licensing, outsourcing arrangements, and data protection and privacy laws. The practice also has experience in technology M&A and a growing focus on the film and media sector, where it advises on licensing, distribution, and financing. The practice is led by Salwah Abdul Shukor, whose corporate practice includes a focus on technology M&A and FinTech. Also in the team is Pauline Ngiam, who has experience in corporate restructuring and commercial matters within the TMT sector.