Allen & Gledhill LLP has a large dedicated team for TMT matters, notably traditional IT procurement, outsourcing and substantial downstream M&A-driven IT contracting; amongst a number of headline engagements it advised on the transition and integration elements of the Chandra Asri and Glencore consortium’s acquisition of Shell’s integrated refining and chemicals assets on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island, Singapore. The team continues to be active in data protection matters and has continued to see an uptick in artificial intelligence (AI)-related work, along with cloud and platform engagements. Tham Kok Leong is head of technology and is hugely experienced, while Tan Wee Meng is head of the telecoms group. Alexander Yap leads the fintech practice, often working closely with the firm’s substantial financial regulatory group. Eugene Ho is co-head of the cybersecurity and data protection team. Liew Wan Lin has impressed in a number of complex IT contracting matters.

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP has a dedicated team of pure TMT specialists, led by Singapore managing partner Jeremy Tan. Coupled with TMT specialists, the Singapore office has an established public policy practice, delivering additional expertise in key areas such as content regulation and moderation. The Singapore team has made further progress in AI, particularly in relation to clients’ regulatory and liability concerns. It is also noted for its work in the green tech space, particularly in the electric vehicles industry. The Singapore office represents an impressive number of big-name international tech businesses in Asia Pacific-wide engagements. It also advises more traditional multinationals, including telecoms companies, along with financial investors and fast-growth technology companies. Loren Leung is another key partner with a blossoming reputation. Senior consultant Gigi Cheah provides further experience, while Elaina Foo impresses at senior associate level.

Drew & Napier LLC has a broad-based TMT practice, covering contentious, transactional, commercial, licensing and regulatory issues; it is at the forefront of telecoms and media competition matters, including market liberalisation and competition codes. The firm has also developed a significant presence in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, including national regulatory frameworks. It advises an impressive number of local, regional and international clients. Lim Chong Kin leads the TMT team and co-heads the data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice, alongside David Alfred.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP’s commitment to the TMT sector is illustrated in its breadth of engagements across the transactional, commercial and regulatory environments. It has advised a series of major clients on their expansion plans in Southeast Asia along with the launch of new operations and products in the region, including dealing with regulatory priorities. It frequently advises large clients on their responses to data breaches and cyber attacks, and has a well-developed data protection practice. Benjamin Cheong is a rounded TMT specialist, with expertise in technology transactions, commercial and compliance matters. Tanya Tang provides additional regulatory expertise in the telecoms, media and social media sectors. Steve Tan and Rajesh Sreenivasan are at the forefront of data protection and cybersecurity.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow’s IP and technology practice has a background in TMT transactions, regulatory matters and disputes. The Singapore team represents a number of tech giants on commercial and regulatory matters, data protection and privacy policies, and transactional issues in Southeast Asia. It has a broad spectrum of expertise, from the data privacy specialism of Ken Chia to the commercial advisory work of department head Andy Leck.

Dentons Rodyk’s size, resources and specialisms have enabled it to build an impressive TMT practice centred on procurement and services contracts, M&A, data privacy and disputes. Its knowledge of the biotechnology, media and telecoms sectors also stands out. It has worked extensively in the data privacy field, covering privacy policies, cross-border data transfers, data collection and data breaches, among other areas. Gilbert Leong leads the intellectual property and technology group, and is widely recognised for his expertise in data protection, technology transactions and telecoms sector disputes. Catherine Lee provides further senior expertise in commercial and data protection matters.

WongPartnership LLP has an established IP, technology and data group, bringing a full-service and holistic approach to TMT matters. Operating across the IP and TMT spheres, it represents a large number of big-name corporate clients, along with various government agencies, local and regional financial institutions, and private equity investors. It has achieved further growth in gaming and generative AI and has achieved additional prominence in high-value tech procurement and cyber-breach response matters. Lam Chung Nian (‘very approachable and informative’) leads the team and has an extensive background in software licensing, outsourcing, systems development and integration agreements. Kylie Peh is also noted for outsourcing, software maintenance, licensing and other IT collaboration arrangements.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP is deeply embedded in the TMT sector, advising start-ups through to major multinationals. It has a background in telecoms acquisitions and projects, technology transactions, media regulations, licensing, data protection and other regulatory issues. The Singapore office has worked on a series of telecoms towers, network coverage and subsea cable systems projects, among other headline matters. The team, led by Gerard Hekker, is closely associated with the Indonesian market and the wider Southeast Asia region.

Ghows LLC is a boutique firm with a practice centred on technology, data privacy and intellectual property. The firm has demonstrated its expertise in the software, blockchain and fintech sectors, and is particularly noted for regulatory and licensing advice. Media, publishing and entertainment are also areas of strength. It advises an impressive mix of multinationals and local businesses. Bryan Ghows is hugely experienced and leads the firm, providing senior expertise in commercial, regulatory and contentious matters. Senior associate Venessa Phoa is also highly rated by clients.

Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC has a primary focus on TMT and IP. It also has a strong background in data protection and cybersecurity, with credibility in both local and regional matters; it advises a range of clients from around Southeast Asia. It is notably active in the regulatory aspects of the application of AI. Jeffrey Lim is a TMT and IP lawyer, who continues to impress in the regulatory field, along with data protection and cybersecurity segments.

Part of Osborne Clarke’s international network, OC Queen Street has a distinct focus on the TMT sector. The Singapore team is best known for its expertise in the digital business and fintech sectors. Its commitment to TMT has earned it a reputation for knowledge of the AI and blockchain environments, while also noted for telecoms regulatory and commercial contract disputes. The department represents some of the biggest international names in the TMT sector, along with a number of local and regional businesses. Chia-Ling Koh leads the Singapore office and has a background in AI, cybersecurity, fintech, social media and e-commerce.

OrionW LLC specialises in TMT matters, achieving further recent growth in the sector, especially in the media and telecoms segments. The firm consistently demonstrates its expertise in regulatory compliance for new products and services, telecoms asset acquisitions and disposals, and further compliance advice for satellite operators. Data protection, cybersecurity, digital assets and blockchain are also fortes for the firm. Winnie Chang is the founder and managing director of the firm, with more than 20 years’ experience in TMT (including fintech) in Singapore and the UK.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP’s size, resources and specialisation brings it a wealth of clients from start-ups and growth companies to large international tech giants. It remains active in venture capital financing rounds, data privacy and telecoms regulations, and TMT sector M&A. David Chong has a fine record in TMT transactions and corporate matters, while Jevon Louis specialises in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property, technology and data protection, notably data privacy and telecoms regulations. Ho Ying Ming is a leader in venture capital and start-up matters.