Clifford Chance‘s practice works across the digital infrastructure and data centre sectors on financing, construction and co-location agreements, as well as in relation to policy and regulation issues. Global data centre projects and satellite projects are also key areas of focus of the team, as well as blockchain and fintech matters. It also handles M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions in the TMT sector, which are key practitioner Jamie McLaren's areas of expertise. Stella Cramer heads up the practice and is known for her experience in digital infrastructure and data centre matters. Lena Ng is a financial regulatory expert with specialisms in fintech and digital assets, in particular. Thomas England is at the forefront of debt financings in the data centre sector. David Olds transferred to the Hong Kong office, and continues to work closely with the Singapore team.

Linklaters‘ team’s workload includes digital infrastructure and data centre transactions, including M&A, private equity investments, developments and project financings. It also advises its clients on commercial agreements and regulatory matters in the digital infrastructure space and across the tech sector. It represents a multitude of financial sponsors, financial institutions, digital infrastructure businesses and other local, regional and international companies. Adrian Fisher, who ‘stands out for his strategic foresight’, leads the team. Alaister Johnson and Jia-Yi Tay, who is ‘distinguished by her meticulous attention-to-detail’, are noteworthy names in the group, as is Niranjan Arasaratnam who has specialisms in M&A and other TMT transactions.

CMS‘ group is noted for its ‘rich experience in the TMT field’ and is prominent in commercial and transactional matters, particularly in the media sector. It advises a number of major media multinationals, streaming companies, broadcasters and digital platforms. The team has capabilities in digital infrastructure and data centre transactions and regulatory matters. IP specialist Sheena Jacob leads the team. Toby Grainger has a corporate specialism with a focus on TMT transactions, including M&A and venture capital matters. Ying Yi Liew joined the team in March 2025 and has financial regulatory and fintech expertise.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP‘s team has capabilities in transactional, commercial and disputes matters in the TMT space. Its experience spans digital infrastructure, tech procurement, fintech, e-commerce and AI-related work. Its workload includes digital infrastructure transactions and commercial arrangements, and it is also noted for fintech and digital banking matters. Victor Chiew and Malika Chandrasegaran are prominent figures in TMT transactions, including digital infrastructure deals. Experienced practitioner Peggy Chow specialises in data and cybersecurity. Former team lead Harry Evans departed in November 2025.

King & Wood Mallesons' group advises a number of global and regional tech giants, along with major financial sponsors on various matters. Praised for its ‘exceptional knowledge in the data centre industry‘, the team is well-regarded for its telecoms and digital infrastructure transactions and projects-related capabilities. Michael Lawson co-leads the team and is an established figure in such cases. Alongside Lawson at the helm is TMT specialist Daryl Cox. Nicola Yeomans provides further TMT-related M&A expertise.

Norton Rose Fulbright's practice includes advising on data privacy and cybersecurity, digital disruption and AI, fintech and commercial transactional matters. It advises a range of financial institutions, and companies across industries including banking, insurance and big tech. Dispute resolution specialists Wilson Ang and Jeremy Lua are well-established names in cybersecurity and privacy matters and work therein on significant cases in the region, from state cyber attacks, to crypto-related cyber breaches. Etelka Bogardi and Jeremiah Chew left the firm in November 2025 and October 2025, respectively.

Reed Smith LLP‘s team has particular capabilities advising on entertainment and media-related transactions. Its workload includes data protection and cybersecurity matters, including data management, breach response and regulatory compliance cases. Its client base features a large number of digital entertainment companies. ‘Leading tech lawyer in the region’ Bryan Tan handles data protection and cybersecurity, venture capital, and M&A matters in the digital infrastructure sector. Hannah Kong has a notable media and entertainment specialism. Team changes include the November 2025 arrival of Etelka Bogardi, and the January 2025 departure of Hagen Rooke.

A&O Shearman's team is headed up by Saranpaal Calais who is ‘truly ahead of the curve in the tech and TMT sectors‘. Advising clients on tech-driven collaborations and joint ventures, digital transformation projects, software development and licensing matters are all features of the team's workload. The group’s client base features a number of Asian tech businesses and various multinationals. Tom Jokelson is noted for his tech M&A, fundraising and growth transactional work, and Jessica Dye is a name to note. Alun Evans departed in May 2025.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow's practice handles local, regional and international TMT projects and transactions. It advises large multinationals, regional giants and local growth companies on significant matters, including licensing and regulatory issues, outsourcing, data protection and privacy, digital platforms and fintech matters. Andy Leck heads up the group and has expertise in data protection, data breaches, cybersecurity and AI. Ken Chia has experience in privacy, fintech and data breaches. Ren Jun Lim specialises in data protection and management.

Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore‘s team handles data protection, privacy and cyber incidents, along with broader tech transactions, commercial agreements and regulatory matters. Its client list features Japanese companies, along with local and regional businesses. Thomas Choo frequently advises tech companies on business establishment and licensing, acquisitions and disposals, portfolio transfers and outsourcing arrangements, and co-leads alongside Nicholas Sykes who specialises in cyber insurance and data breach incidents. Sumyutha Sivamani and Zhen Guang Lam are noteworthy names.

Gunderson Dettmer LLP's group advises fast-growing tech companies in Southeast Asia and India, along with a range of venture capital and growth equity investors. Atop venture financings, the team's workload includes cross-border M&A transactions. Jonathan Pentzien heads the team and has an extensive background in venture capital financings, cross-border M&A, and strategic licensing deals. David He is an experienced partner in the tech and venture capital fields.

Latham & Watkins LLP's practice advises a number of global and regional tech giants, tech investors and telecoms companies. The team handles digital infrastructure M&A, data privacy and cybersecurity, and other data and tech transactional matters. M&A specialist James Clayton-Payne heads the team and focuses on acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and venture capital financings. Esther Franks is noted for data and tech transactional work, along with cross-border data privacy and regulatory issues.

Mayer Brown‘s group works in close collaboration with the firm’s Hong Kong office, and has a focus on fintech, regulation tech, AI, emerging payment tech, mobile payment deals and data protection issues. The team frequently advises on major data breaches, as well as media and telecoms regulatory matters. Splitting her time between Singapore and Hong Kong, team lead Amita Haylock advises on regulatory and licensing issues, contract disputes, data privacy matters and cyber breaches.

Milbank's collective advises on the range of tech and telecoms transactions. Digital infrastructure project financings matters feature in its workload, as does advising on the development of hyperscale data centres. James Orme is a leading name in data centre financings. David Zemans and co-lead Jacqueline Chan are noted for M&A and corporate transactions in the tech, telecoms and digital infrastructure sectors, while fellow co-lead Giles Kennedy frequently handles capital markets work. Stephanie Kam departed in June 2025.

Morrison Foerster (Singapore)'s team is noted for its client base which features global and regional tech companies and financial sponsors. Practice head Tabitha Saw handles data centre transactions, including investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. Scott Jalowayski joined in January 2025 and is also noted for his capabilities handling private equity deals in the data centre sector and broader tech sphere. Stephanie Kam arrived in June 2025 and provides further expertise in TMT transactions.

RPC Premier Law‘s group has a focus on tech and cyber matters, handling contentious and non-contentious TMT matters, including Web3 and AI issues, for a range of clients, including multinationals. Nicholas Lauw is an established name in tech, digital assets, data protection and IP, including tech patent disputes and joint venture disputes involving patents. Yuankai Lin specialises in tech disputes, data protection and privacy work. Jeremiah Chew bolstered the practice with his October 2025 arrival.

Sidley Austin LLP‘s team has expertise in digital infrastructure transactions. M&A specialist Charlie Wilson is a key name, as is May 2025 arrival Alun Evans. The team advises on notable data centre transactions, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand. Philippines and Indonesia-based fibre transactions also feature in the team’s workload. The team works closely with Hong Kong-based TMT specialist David Ryan.

Simmons & Simmons‘ team is led by Yingyu Wang, a recognised specialist in the area, including in TMT transactions, data privacy and cybersecurity, and fintech; she is particularly known for Web3, blockchain and digital matters. The highly rated group is increasingly active in Asia Pacific-wide engagements, often for financial institutions in relation to data issues. The group advises a range of local, regional and international businesses.