Routinely leveraging its global network, Linklaters is well-equipped to assist major tech and financial services clients with the full spectrum of transactional and regulatory data protection matters. Co-leading the team, Adrian Fisher is noted for his longstanding expertise advising global tech companies on data protection issues, while Alaister Johnson draws on his vast knowledge of both European and UK privacy rules to advise on cross-border information governance mandates. Jia-Yi Tay is particularly adept at handling the data privacy aspects of transactional mandates, in addition to advising on complex cybersecurity breaches.

Led by Stella Cramer, the team at Clifford Chance routinely collaborates with its international network of offices to assist high-profile energy, investor and tech clients. Cramer is well-known for deep knowledge of AI-related matters, in addition to her broad experience spanning the full range of data protection and cybersecurity-related transactional mandates; Cramer is also noted for her specialism in data compliance programs and her handling of complex cybersecurity incidents. Thomas Power stands out due to his expertise in major outsourcing projects and tech transformation matters.

Noted by clients for its ‘proactive approach, attention-to-detail, and commitment to excellence’, CMS is well-equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates. The group advises on a diverse range of issues, from cybersecurity breaches, to data protection officer-related work. The ‘absolutely brilliant’ Sheena Jacob leads the team, utilising her expertise to advise on the full spectrum of data protection issues across the Asia Pacific region, including ransomware incidents. Andre Choo is a key figure within the team known for his vast experience in advising on regulatory issues and data breach-related matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright's team is known for its ability ‘to navigate both the technical and legal complexities of cyber incidents’. The group acts for a diverse client base of global insurance, energy, and food and beverage corporates, often providing ‘practical, timely, and commercially sound’ advice. Practice head Wilson Ang is noted for his vast knowledge of regulatory compliance, and incident response and management procedures. Jeremy Lua is a key figure within the team who stands out for his specialism in cybersecurity and data privacy breach-related investigations.

Thomas Choo and Nicholas Sykes jointly lead the team at Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore, which stands out for its expertise in multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance mandates, and ransomware-related work. The ‘responsive and commercially minded’ Choo heads the firm’s employment and corporate groups, while Sykes focuses on cyber insurance issues. Sumyutha Sivamani is an expert in cyber incident response work, often advising global companies, and ‘well-rounded tech and data specialist’ Zhen Guang Lam is a key name for all matters relating to investigations into data breaches and cyber attacks.

The group at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee often acts for a diverse client roster of financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences corporates, and global retail companies. Having joined the team in February 2025, the 'stand-out' Charmian Aw is noted for her knowledge of data protection regulations across Southeast Asia, often assisting with tech transactions, regulatory mandates, and complex cyber incident response matters.

Sidley Austin LLP houses a broad team known for its specialism in data breaches and cybersecurity attacks, in addition to its expertise in complex data transfers. Yuet Ming Tham leads the team, leveraging her vast knowledge of white-collar crime and investigations to advise on ransomware attack responses and risk management, and compliance mandates. Primarily acting for high-profile tech companies, Shu Min Ho utilises her prior experience in the telecoms sector to advise on complex data breach matters, data transfers and privacy policies.