Ashurst, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Ashurst

We advise major tech, media, and telecoms clients on strategic matters, including commercial, corporate, competition and regulatory, data, finance, and disputes. Our global reach is strengthened by TMT hubs in the UK, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Top Tier TMT Clients

We work with leading tech, media, and telecoms operators and their customers, including:

Tech & telecoms – KDDI, Motorola, SAP
GAFAs – Meta, Google
Unicorns – Cars24, Bytedance
Platforms – Tencent, Peloton
Banks & fintechs – CBA, Westpac, ANZ, BoQ, Judo Bank
Media – ABC, Nine Entertainment
Telecoms – Singtel Optus, Axiata, nbn, Boldyn Networks
Governments – Commonwealth, State & Local

Top Tier Digital Economy Clients

We help businesses leverage technology, connectivity, and data to transform operations, enhance value, and manage risks. Our Digital Economy practice, one of Ashurst’s five key industries, goes beyond traditional TMT to support clients through complex regulations, collaborations, and evolving markets.

Cyber & Data Risk

Partnering with Ashurst Risk Advisory, Governance, and Disputes teams, we support clients in cybersecurity, data breaches, and ransomware response. In February 2024, Ashurst co-developed a world-first guide with AICD and CSCRC to help Australian directors navigate critical cyber incidents.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has a well-resourced team with deep bench strength across multiple jurisdictions, acting on international acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The practice has particularly strong practices in Australia, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong, advising on acquisitions of technology and telecommunications assets. The department also has a strong offering in cross-border transactions between Australia and Papua New Guinea, with vast experience acting for government departments on foreign aid projects and regulatory matters.

Notable practitioners

Joshua Cole in Hong Kong and Brisbane-based Amanda Ludlow are key contacts in the practice.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Ashurst

Ashurst advised Racing Victoria on its media rights deals with wagering operators across free-to-air television, audio and digital platforms, and commercial venues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ashurst are very flexible and adaptable to meeting our needs, and think outside of the box in that respect. They are also generally very pleasant people to deal with.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific

The quality of service they deliver consistently surpasses our expectations. Their commercial understanding sets them apart; they genuinely comprehend our business and its nuances.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst are very flexible and adaptable to meeting our needs, and think outside of the box in that respect. They are also generally very pleasant people to deal with.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific

The quality of service they deliver consistently surpasses our expectations. Their commercial understanding sets them apart; they genuinely comprehend our business and its nuances.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondent
Asia-Pacific