Housing a sizeable team of ‘industry leaders’, Allen & Gledhill LLP handles the full range of TMT-related transactions concerning disruptive technologies, cloud deployment and strategy, regional and global data protection compliance, and cross-border outsourcing projects. Tham Kok Leong spearheads the technology and corporate IP practice, while Tan Wee Meng leads the telecommunications group and Stanley Lai heads the IP team, with demonstrable experience in IP and IT-related disputes. Alexander Yap ‘is at the forefront’ of all issues arising out of the fintech arena and Eugene Ho ‘provides quality and salient advice’ on matters concerning data protection and cybersecurity.

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP provides ‘commercially sound and expeditious advice’ to its stellar roster of clients, ranging from multinational corporations and fast-growth technology companies to start-ups in the APAC region on the full spectrum of TMT mandates, including commercial, regulatory, and transactional work, as well as technology and communications-related disputes. Managing partner Jeremy Tan leads the team and stands out for his expertise in the digital arena, advising on cross-border matters concerning artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cyber security, among other mandates. Loren Leung advises on sourcing and outsourcing, software development, and licensing mandates, while Lijun Chui focuses on TMT-related disputes. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Gigi Cheah and senior associate Elaina Foo.

Drew & Napier LLC’s ‘exceptional combination of legal prowess and technical acumen has earned them a well-deserved reputation as pioneers in the industry’. The team advises on a broad range of transactional, licensing, and regulatory mandates, from the roll-out of data centres and deployments of telecommunication infrastructure and services, to regulatory requirements pertaining to software, web-based platforms, video conferencing, gaming, and other technologies. Lim Chong Kin leads the team and has considerable experience advising on matters concerning telecoms and media. Other key contacts in the group include data protection and cybersecurity expert David Alfred and Rakesh Kirpalani, who handles disputes involving technology-related regulatory and cybersecurity issues.

The ‘incredibly responsive and commercial’ team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP services its stellar client roster on big-ticket technology and telecoms transactions, disputes, and regulatory mandates, with demonstrable experience advising on fintech and e-commerce developments. Data protection and cybersecurity is another key area of focus for the group. Praised as ‘one of the top lawyers in the field of TMT’, Steve Tan stands out for his experience in data privacy and jointly leads the team alongside Benjamin Cheong, who advises on a range of technology-related transactions, and data protection and cybersecurity expert Rajesh Sreenivasan. Tanya Tang is ‘extremely knowledgeable’ in regulatory mandates and Lionel Tan handles cases concerning internet defamation and fraud, online security breaches, and confidential information.

Commended for its ‘professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results’, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow continues to showcase its capability in TMT-related transactions, in addition to disputes and regulatory mandates. Key areas of expertise include data privacy, e-commerce, telemedicine, and e-payments, as well as cloud computing, network structures, and outsourcing issues. An expert in IP, Andy Leck jointly leads the practice alongside Ken Chia, who acts for government entities and multinational companies on procurements, outsourcing, and regional transactions, in addition to privacy and e-commerce matters. Alex Toh advises on data protection, technology transactions, and telecoms advisory work, and is another key contact in the group.

Counting healthcare institutions, financial services, and retail organisations, as well as multinational IT service providers, among its key roster of clients, Dentons Rodyk advises on procurement and services contracts, in addition to M&A, data privacy matters, and investigations into cyber breaches. Gilbert Leong has demonstrable experience advising on IT-related matters, data protection, and computer misuse, and jointly leads the team alongside Elaine Lew, who focuses on IP protection, prosecution, and enforcement. Maw Jiun Foo assists clients on data breaches, data protection impact assessments, and developing data protection and compliance programmes, while Desmond Chew advises companies on IT-related transactions.

WongPartnership LLP acts for large-scale telecoms companies on a range of commercial and regulatory issues arising under the Telecommunications Act and Telecom Competition Code, in addition to the full gamut of telecoms services agreements. Other key areas of expertise include mission critical IT rollouts for software systems and digital initiatives, as well as media-related investment, creation, distribution, and exploitation projects. Practice leader Lam Chung Nian has a ‘wealth of knowledge’ in regulatory, transactional, enforcement, and advisory projects across the telecoms, media, IT, and data protection arenas. Kylie Peh, who advises on regulatory compliance and licensing mandates in the telecoms sector, is another key contact in the group.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP counts technology transactions and telecommunications acquisitions in its workload, with demonstrable experience advising on licensing mandates, media regulation, and digital currencies. Gerard Hekker leads the team and advises on a broad range of technology matters, from infrastructure deployment and sharing agreements, to licensing and service agreements, online payment solutions, and distribution agreements.

Counting data privacy and cyber security matters in its workload, boutique firm Ghows LLC specialises in contentious and non-contentious IP and TMT mandates, encompassing negotiations, transactional, and advisory issues, in addition to disputes. Managing director Bryan Ghows leads the team and is noted for his expertise in the technology arena, with demonstrable experience representing clients before the Court of Appeal and in arbitrations. ‘Meticulous’ senior associate Jasmine Toh is another key contact in the group.

A member of Osborne Clarke’s international practice, OC Queen Street is noted for its expertise in the digital business and fintech sectors, focusing on matters concerning payments, cryptocurrency, crypto-assets, and blockchain. The team also acts for telecoms operators, mobile service providers, platform providers, infrastructure companies and technology suppliers, with demonstrable capabilities in handling telecoms regulatory and commercial contract disputes. Managing director Chia-Ling Koh leads the team and is supported by managing associate Norvin Chan.

Praised for its ‘deep knowledge and experience’, OrionW LLC advises clients on regulatory compliance matters and transactional projects involving issues relating to technology, telecoms, data protection and cybersecurity, blockchain, and expert control. Founder and managing director Winnie Chang leads the practice and is commended as a ‘personable, astute and technical lawyer’, who has experience advising on a range of TMT and fintech transactional and regulatory projects, in addition to data protection matters.

RHTLaw Asia LLP advises on matters concerning digital transformation, including regulatory compliance, IP and financing issues, in addition to technology infrastructure, blockchain, and data protection and cybersecurity mandates. Erwan Barre leads the team and handles a broad range of technology-related transactions, while Rizwi Wun's practice covers telecoms work, with demonstrable expertise in data protection and cybersecurity.

The ‘calm, collected, and systematic’ team at Shook Lin & Bok LLP has experience in developing, protecting, enforcing, financing and acquiring assets and businesses across the IP, telecoms, IT, and biotechnology arenas. David Chong advises on technology-related transactions in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while Jevon Louis ‘delivers incredible, on-the-spot advice’ on data protection matters. Ho Ying Ming acts for technology companies in public takeovers, private acquisitions, and joint ventures.