Allen & Gledhill LLP‘s team handles matters ranging from tech-related M&A deals and disruptive tech deployment matters, to cloud deployment and strategy, regional and global data protection compliance and large-scale outsourcing projects. Tech and corporate IP specialist Tham Kok Leong has noteworthy capabilities advising clients on commercial agreements, data protection and data privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, fintech and outsourcing matters. Stanley Lai SC harnesses expertise in cybersecurity and data protection cases, as does Eugene Ho. Tan Wee Meng has experience assisting with fibre optic cable and digital infrastructure projects. Alexander Yap specialises in fintech. Kok Leong, Stanley Lai, and Wee Meng are the triumvirate at the helm of the group.
TMT: local firms in Singapore
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Praxisleiter:
Tham Kok Leong; Stanley Lai SC; Tan Wee Meng
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eugene Ho; Alexander Yap
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‘Seamless services covering different areas of expertise.’
‘Eugene Ho is a subject matter expert.’
‘The team is responsive and takes pride in their work. They are meticulous and explain things clearly and concisely, making it easy for the client to understand and digest actionable advice and recommendations.’
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Bird & Bird ATMD LLP
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP's team is particularly active in the AI and e-commerce sectors, notably in relation to regulatory compliance and enforcement. It is further noted for its advising on data privacy issues, tech sourcing and procurement, content safety and content regulation. The Singapore office advises a number of Chinese and US-based tech businesses, along with start-ups and emerging companies. Team lead Jeremy Tan has expertise in international privacy and data protection, with a focus on commercial, regulatory and public policy matters in the TMT sector. Loren Leung splits her time between Singapore and Australia, focusing on tech, AI, data protection and cybersecurity-related matters. Elaina Foo is a name to note also.
Praxisleiter:
Jeremy Tan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Loren Leung; Elaina Foo
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‘This practice has talented individuals who know the region and are well-connected with the Bird & Bird network across other regions. They take time to know their clients‘ needs and support their clients on a complementary basis.‘
‚They understand their clients‘ strengths, changing demands and needs well and are very intentional about ensuring that the legal advice and support that is given addresses the needs and does not overlap with or repeat the clients‘ strengths.’
‘Jeremy Tan and Loren Leung lead and are supported by a strong team that delivers commercially-sound and practical advice and legal support on a timely and responsive basis. They cover a diverse selection of clients and have insightful ideas on tackling their clients‘ challenges.‘
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Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC‘s team is dedicated to handling various matters spanning the telecoms and digital infrastructure, media, tech, data protection and cybersecurity sectors. The group is well-regarded for its capabilities in telecoms and media competition matters, from formulating and implementing merger frameworks, to handling licensing and regulatory issues, data centre roll-outs and telecoms infrastructure deployments. The team’s client list features tech giants, multinationals and local businesses. Lim Chong Kin heads the team and has expertise in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, as does key practitioner David Alfred. Anastasia Su-Anne Chen and Grace Chong both harness a regulatory specialism, while Rakesh Kirpalani has disputes expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Lim Chong Kin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Alfred; Anastasia Su-Anne Chen; Rakesh Kirpalani; Grace Chong; Timothy Oen; Shawn Lin; Alex Fong; Ang Wei Shuen
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‚We work with Grace Chong on data privacy and technology regulatory matters, and her team is in a league of its own. What sets them apart is their ability to advise at the intersection of law, tech and commercial strategy. Grace has an exceptional grasp of emerging areas like AI governance, cross-border data flows, and blockchain regulation, and she consistently provides advice that is both technically sound and highly practical.‘
‚The Drew & Napier team, under the leadership of Rakesh Kripalani, has played an instrumental role in supporting us. What makes this practice stand out is not only its legal acumen but its forward-looking mindset. They pre-empt issues before they arise, often safeguarding us from legal exposure in novel areas where few precedents exist‘
‚What potential clients will appreciate about this team is their deep bench strength and strategic sophistication. Their understanding of complex, nascent legal landscapes is matched by their responsiveness and clarity. This is essential for clients like ours operating in high-stakes, evolving domains.‘
Kernmandanten
Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI)
Singapore Telecommunications Limited
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
PCCW Limited
AT&T Inc.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Globe Telecom
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
T-Mobile Us Inc
Digital Realty
Lightstorm
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- Advised Info-Communications Media Development Authority of Singapore in a comprehensive review of the Telecom Competition Code (TCC) and Media Market Conduct Code, and to draft and implement a harmonised competition code for the telecoms and media industries.
- Advised the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam on the development of Brunei’s legal and regulatory framework for the postal sector.
Rajah & Tann Asia
Rajah & Tann Asia's practice has capabilities handling the array of transactional, commercial and regulatory matters. It advises a range of global tech giants, multinationals, major financial institutions, and local and regional businesses on matters from establishing a presence in the local market, to expanding within the region. The team is particularly active in data protection, data incidents and cybersecurity, along with digital transformation projects. Data protection and cybersecurity expert Rajesh Sreenivasan heads up the practice. Steve Tan is a key practitioner, as is Benjamin Cheong who is experienced in joint ventures, M&A and tech outsourcing deals, including advising Chinese tech companies on expanding their operations in Southeast Asia. Lionel Tan is also rated for cybersecurity.
Praxisleiter:
Rajesh Sreenivasan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Steve Tan; Benjamin Cheong; Lionel Tan
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‚The R&T team has been responsive and always accommodates the client’s needs. They possess outstanding legal acumen and industry insights. I have found their team to be efficient.‘
‚People skills; experience and expertise; ability to deliver.‘
‚Ben Cheong has a knack for finding simple solutions to complex problems and his understanding of how US tech, EU tech and Chinese /Japanese/Korean tech works differently both in terms of methodology of doing things and business culture is a lifesaver for in house counsels running global or international roles.‘
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow‘s team has abilities advising on licensing and regulatory compliance matters, data protection, contracts, and the range of issues relating to AI and app products. It advises multinationals, including tech giants, in relation to the cloud, cybersecurity, software, social media and video games, amongst other areas. Andy Leck heads the team and has expertise in data protection, data breaches, cybersecurity, AI and content moderation matters. Ken Chia has strong capabilities in software licensing, IT and telecoms systems projects, and outsourcing cases. Ren Jun Lim is a key member of the team, as is Daryl Seetoh.
Praxisleiter:
Andy Leck
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ken Chia; Ren Jun Lim; Daryl Seetoh; Natalie Huang
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‘My overall impression of Baker McKenzie is exceptionally positive. Throughout my experience working with them, I have been consistently impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results. The firm’s legal practitioners possess a profound understanding of their respective fields, and their insightful advice and strategic guidance have proven invaluable.‘
‚One of the most remarkable aspects of their service is how they crafted a perfect legal strategy tailor-made to our specific needs. Their ability to understand our unique circumstances and design a strategy that aligns perfectly with our goals has been nothing short of impressive.‘
‚Their attention-to-detail, responsiveness, and clear communication have fostered a strong attorney-client relationship built on trust and transparency. It is evident that Baker McKenzie holds itself to the highest ethical standards, and their dedication to achieving favourable outcomes for their clients shines through in every interaction.‘
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Dentons Rodyk
Dentons Rodyk's team has expertise in procurement and services contracts, wherein it represents both customers and vendors. Further, the team handles data privacy matters, cross-border data transfer issues, data collection procedures and data breaches. Gilbert Leong leads the practice and is noted for his data protection and tech transactional work, as well as his telecoms disputes experience. Catherine Lee stands out for her commercial experience and data protection expertise. Maw Jiun Foo has experience in data protection, cybersecurity and IT procurement cases.
Praxisleiter:
Gilbert Leong; Elaine Lew
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Catherine Lee; Maw Jiun Foo
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WongPartnership LLP
WongPartnership LLP‘s team has strengths advising software systems and digital programmes on IT rollouts, and advising clients across the local, regional and international markets on data protection. Moreover, it handles investments, acquisitions and disposals in the digital infrastructure sector. Lam Chung Nian is head of the group and has contentious and non-contentious experience. Kylie Peh is noted for her abilities in outsourcing, licensing, software maintenance and IT agreements work. Nick Chiam handles tech, media and data issues, along with digital innovation project matters.
Praxisleiter:
Lam Chung Nian
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kylie Peh; Nick Chiam
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‘The firm is customer-focused, able to address problems effectively, and provides good advice on how to proceed when specific situations arise.’
‘I work with Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh, who are able to quickly understand and assess client needs. They provide very valuable advice and are highly approachable, particularly on IT industry-related matters.’
‘Very responsive, committed, and reliable. They treat each case with full ownership, even smaller matters, consistently following up, anticipating needs, and maintaining strong relationships with regulators.’
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Amica Law LLC
Amica Law LLC's team handles matters ranging from those regarding payment systems and AI tech issues, to IT outsourcing and data centre services agreements. Wilson Wong is an IP and tech specialist with experience in payment systems, IT outsourcing and entertainment contracts. Geraldine Tan is further recognised for her data protection, fintech and broader tech capabilities, including matters involving AI, payment systems and data centre services. Anna Toh provides further expertise in data protection and privacy.
Praxisleiter:
Geraldine Tan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Wilson Wong; Anna Toh
Kernmandanten
Amazon.com, Inc.
Banking Computer Services Pte Ltd
Razer Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Carousell Pte. Ltd.
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited
Eisai (Singapore) Pte Ltd
SISTIC.com Pte Ltd
Lendlease Retail Pte Ltd
M1 Limited
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- Advised a global digital media platform on the use of AI-training data and AI-generated content.
- Acted for a national payment network operator to establish documentation for payment systems.
- Advised an entertainment company on the development and promotion of immersive shows.
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP's team has experience handling tech, telecoms and infrastructure-related transactions, along with media-related regulatory matters, licensing and data protection cases. Its workload spans Singapore, Southeast Asia and South Asia, with Indonesia remaining its primary market. Gerard Hekker spearheads the group and is an experienced figure in TMT transactions, particularly in Indonesia.
Praxisleiter:
Gerard Hekker
Kernmandanten
Ambercycle Inc. and Affiliates
PT XL Axiata Tbk
PT Protelindo Telekomunikasi Indonesia and Affiliates
PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk
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- Represented Ambercycle and its subsidiaries in agreements, including production engineering, FEED, offtake, feedstock supply, and preferred share subscription — for a recycling facility in Gresik, Indonesia.
- Represented PT XL Axiata in agreements for landing services in Indonesia for the Project Echo subsea cable from the US.
- Represented PT Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Protelindo) in its investment in Stratospheric Platforms to support R&D of hydrogen-powered High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) for high-bandwidth telecom coverage via unmanned aircraft.
Ghows LLC
Ghows LLC's team has a workload which spans tech, data protection, cybersecurity and IP. It advises a number of clients in the software, blockchain and fintech sectors on regulatory, licensing and transactional matters. It also handles commercial agreements in the media, publishing and entertainment industries. Team lead Bryan Ghows is a TMT and IP specialist, known for work in commercial agreements, licensing matters and disputes. Venessa Phoa is also an integral member of the team.
Praxisleiter:
Bryan Ghows
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Venessa Phoa
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‘Ghows LLC demonstrates exceptional legal capability through a uniquely agile, client-centred practice led by Bryan Ghows and Venessa Phoa.’
‘Bryan Ghows and Venessa Phoa distinguish themselves through rare combinations of intellectual precision, strategic clarity, personal integrity, and extraordinary responsiveness, consistently delivering concise, commercially attuned legal advice under pressure.‘
‚Bryan Ghows offers exceptional litigation judgment rooted in decades of cross-jurisdictional experience, and Venessa Phoa demonstrates superior command of complex regulatory and contractual frameworks with unmatched clarity, discipline and care.’
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Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC
Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC's team has a client list which features big tech corporates, multinationals, local companies, government bodies and foreign governments. Healthcare and life sciences are areas of sector focus, and the team has worked on a series of notable projects including those linked to AI adoption, cybersecurity compliance and data protection programmes therein. IP specialist Joyce Tan has TMT and data protection capabilities, while team lead Jeffrey Lim's workload covers IT, data protection, cybersecurity, AI, data governance and IT procurement cases.
Praxisleiter:
Jeffrey Lim
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joyce Tan
Kernmandanten
ASMPT Singapore Pte Ltd f.k.a. ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd
ALPS Pte Ltd
Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd
Network for Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd
National University Healthcare Group
National Healthcare Group
Pharma Health Care Pte Ltd
PT Combiphar
Rakuten Group Inc
Singapore Academy of Law
Singapore Mediation Centre
Singapore Management University
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
Capital Line Universal Pte Ltd
Kajima Development Pte Ltd
Epoch Global DI Holdings
Pearson Plc
Ministry of Crab Pte Ltd
Deep Identity Pte Ltd
Wuxi Biologics Ireland Limited
WuXi XDC Cayman Inc.
PT Fore Kopi Indonesi
Eicher Motors Limited
PT Danpac Pharma
International Air Transport Association
Hamilton Lane Advisors, L.L.C.
Goodman Limited
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
IKO Pte. Ltd.
Daifuku Co., Ltd.
Johnstech International Corporation
Mitrol Technology Pte. Ltd.
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
LOCUS IP COMPANY, LLC
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- Advised the client on TMT and data protection-related issues including multiple IT and data protection compliance projects.
- Advised Rakuten Group on projects concerning its e-commerce OTA business.
- Advised a sovereign wealth fund on a contract playbook that addresses its procurement of solutions/services which are either AI solutions or products/services.
OC Queen Street
OC Queen Street's team is part of Osborne Clarke‘s international network. It has a primary focus on TMT matters, especially digital business and fintech-related work, and has capabilities in telecoms regulatory and commercial contract disputes in particular. It also advises on payment, cryptocurrency, crypto assets and blockchain-related fintech matters. Team lead Chia-Ling Koh has a focus on fintech, AI, e-commerce and social media-related issues. Norvin Chan is also a name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Chia-Ling Koh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Norvin Chan
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‘Osborne Clarke supported us on several matters related to data privacy. The team is responsive and able to combine deep legal expertise with strong commercial insight and provide us with clear, actionable advice.’
‘Chia-Ling Koh brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and attention-to-detail — qualities that have made a meaningful difference to our ability to achieve desired outcomes.’
‚Very responsive and provides general guidance.‘
Kernmandanten
Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook)
Riot Games
SHEIN
BioNTech
PLDT
IDEX
OPPO
CMA CGM
K-GAMES
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- Advised Riot on the marketing restrictions that will apply to its planned marketing collaterals for its upcoming flagship e-sports tournament.
- Advised Facebook on various projects, including proposed marketing campaigns and changes to its terms for advertisers.
OrionW LLC
OrionW LLC's group specialises in TMT, fintech, AI, data protection and cybersecurity matters, including regulatory, licensing and compliance issues. It advises clients on significant commercial agreements, licensing and regulatory compliance matters. Team head Winnie Chang harnesses significant experience in TMT and fintech matters across Asia, and has an established record in licensing, regulatory issues, collaboration agreements, data protection compliance and transactional matters.
Praxisleiter:
Winnie Chang
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‘They are responsive, commercially astute, and make savvy recommendations.’
‘Unique in the way they combine deep industry knowledge with a practical, client-first approach, focus on actionable insights — not just legal theory — tailored to your business needs. Key strengths are their providing faster and smarter industry advice with relevant guidance we can actually use, their innovative approach, diverse team and broad perspectives.’
‘Winnie Chang stands out through hands-on, practical expertise, deep industry knowledge and client-first approach.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for a world-leading satellite service provider on its global roaming agreements in Asia.
- Advised the operator of a cutting-edge online crypto derivatives trading platform on Singapore regulatory compliance and licensing matters.
- Represented an innovative AI software-as-a-service company in connection with its investment deals and corporate governance matters.
Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Shook Lin & Bok LLP's team has a strong presence in transactional, commercial and regulatory matters. Its workload includes M&A and corporate transactions in the TMT field, along with venture capital investments and fundraisings. TMT transactional specialist David Chong helms the group. Teo Mae Shaan is also especially active in M&A transactions in the TMT sector, and Jevon Louis specialises in contentious and non-contentious tech and data privacy matters. Ho Ying Ming and Dayne Ho handle venture capital and transactional work.
Praxisleiter:
David Chong
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Teo Mae Shaan; Jevon Louis; Ho Ying Ming; Dayne Ho