Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
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Our Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice comprises specialist lawyers with extensive experience in the full range of related transactions and who have substantial experience in handling complex matters such as large-scale outsourcing projects with international scope.
We regularly advise on, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements relating to outsourcing, data centres, e-commerce, cloud computing and the Internet, IT and software licensing, research and development, biotechnology and life sciences, telecommunications networks and services, media, entertainment and publishing, sports, events and gaming, and manufacturing, distribution and supply. We also conduct due diligence relating to these agreements, advise clients on data protection and privacy issues, and advise our telecommunications and media clients on regulatory and licensing matters.
Our lawyers, assisted by an in-house technology consultant, are able to provide our clients with comprehensive and practical solutions in a constantly changing technology landscape.
Chambers Review
Allen & Gledhill houses a well-established department acting on a range of technology and telecoms transactions and disputes. The team handles IT procurement, outsourcing, digitalisation projects and data protection, as well as commercial agreements relating to content distribution and telecoms services. It frequently assists financial institutions and technology companies with e-commerce and fintech mandates and is also noted for expertise on licensing and regulatory matters. Mercatus Co-operative, DBS Bank and CapitaLand Group are examples of the firm's key clients.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Gledhill assisted The DBS Group on the establishment of a digital exchange.
Strengths
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"Allen & Gledhill have very in-depth industry knowledge, hence, they are able to provide very practical and useful knowledge."
"They are clearly well informed on the regulatory landscape and changes. They're familiar with our company and hence are able to apply applicable telecoms regulations and changes soundly."
"Allen & Gledhill have very in-depth industry knowledge, hence, they are able to provide very practical and useful knowledge."
"They are clearly well informed on the regulatory landscape and changes. They're familiar with our company and hence are able to apply applicable telecoms regulations and changes soundly."
Notable Practitioners
Tham Kok Leong has a notable practice advising government bodies and major conglomerates on data privacy matters, digital payment systems, digital content and IT outsourcing.
"Kok Leong is able to go very deep into legal and technical issues and is very commercially sensible."
Tan Wee Meng is a highly regarded lawyer and is particularly well placed to handle telecoms regulatory matters. He also has experience working on subsea cabling mandates.
"Wee Meng is well informed, experienced and consistent in his support over the many years we've been working together."
Alexander Yap co-leads Allen & Gledhill's fintech practice, and is regularly sought for his expertise in various cryptocurrency and emerging technology-related matters.
"Alexander does a fair range of work in TMT, and is my go-to guy for the hardest stuff."
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Alexander Yap
Boon Kiat Yeo
Eugene Ho
Gloria Goh
Kenneth Lim
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Wan Lin Liew
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