Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow houses a well-regarded team proficient across a range of issues including M&A, commercial and regulatory advice. It is active in areas such as e-commerce, data privacy and outsourcing, and is expanding into the cloud services and data centre space. The team is notable for its ability to provide Singapore, US and English law advice. Its clients include leading technology companies and internet start-ups, telecom providers and television networks, as well as leading financial services and healthcare providers. The Singapore office draws upon additional support from its network of international offices across Asia-Pacific.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong, core team that I've had the pleasure of dealing with for many years. Their responsiveness has always been an asset while their service levels have remained consistently high."
"The firm is responsive and understands our needs easily. They are able to turn matters around quickly while grasping our needs quickly."
"Baker McKenzie has the best local law capabilities in data privacy law across most jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific."
"They have a strong, core team that I've had the pleasure of dealing with for many years. Their responsiveness has always been an asset while their service levels have remained consistently high."
"The firm is responsive and understands our needs easily. They are able to turn matters around quickly while grasping our needs quickly."
"Baker McKenzie has the best local law capabilities in data privacy law across most jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific."
Notable Practitioners
Ken Chia is an experienced lawyer well known for providing regulatory and outsourcing advice in the telecommunications sector. He is also highly thought-of for his expertise on data protection issues.
"Ken is a well-informed and highly capable lawyer. He is up-to-date on the law, and able to effectively bring that knowledge to bear on the relevant issues, with a view to reaching a practical outcome."
"He is very experienced and gives very practical recommendations while giving very nuanced legal advice."
Daryl Seetoh is a senior associate who plays a key role in the firm’s offering. He advises data protection and privacy as well as cybersecurity-related regulatory mandates.
"Daryl is very knowledgeable about data privacy laws throughout the Asia Pacific region, and is able to provide very good, consolidated advice."
"Daryl is an excellent attorney."