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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

About

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We have one of the largest Technology, Media and Telecoms focussed groups of lawyers in the Asia Pacific region. These include dedicated Media, Entertainment & Sports lawyers.
We work on TMT matters across all our Asia Pacific offices and much of this work involves acting for clients across a number of jurisdictions in the region including where we may or may not have an on the ground presence.

 
One key area we pride ourselves on is our ability to present a single diverse and multi-cultural team to service our wide range of clients' needs in this region. We act for both the largest regional, international and Chinese clients in this field, and our diversity is one of our key strengths.


TMT is right at the heart of Bird & Bird's service offering. It is part of the firm's "DNA" as compared to being an add-on service area.


Supporting firms in the TMT space, and working on TMT projects is a major part of our work and almost 400 lawyers across our global offices are committed to servicing clients in this cornerstone industrial sector. We take pride in providing a focussed full service capability on a virtually global basis outside the US which enables TMT companies to use us on a single-firm appointment basis.

Chambers Review

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

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird offers a team of highly regarded practitioners with expertise in transactions and disputes in the technology and telecommunications sectors from offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney. It is also bolstered by Japan and India desks. The practice's core areas of proficiency include big data, cyber and IT security, mobile payments, robotics and software patentability. The team also offers representation in disputes involving electronics, software and IP issues. It regularly advises on undersea cable projects between various jurisdictions as well as satellite projects for carriers across the Asia-Pacific region. Lawyers at Bird & Bird act for a range of companies from the software security, telematics, telecoms provider and social media sectors.

Notable practitioners

James Gong and Wilfred Ng are key contacts in the mainland China and Hong Kong offices. The Singapore team is led by Jeremy Tan, and Shane Barber is a key contact in Sydney.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Tencent on a range of privacy, commercial and public policy matters across the APAC region.

Strengths

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The team has an excellent sense of industry positions and practice which is highly valuable and enables the team to provide commercial and user-friendly advice.

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

Bird & Bird have deep expertise and knowledge of TMT and privacy matters including new and emerging laws and technology. They consistently provide excellent client service and are highly responsive.

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

Members

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Alex Norman

Anan Sivananthan

Hamish Fraser

Hank Leung

Jonathan Choo

Justin Walkey

Ken Cheung

Kristy Peacock-Smith

Navin Lobo

Rieko Michishita

Sandra Seah

Shane Barber

Steve Johns

Sven-Michael Werner

Swee Siang Boey

Vince Baudille

Clients

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Airtasker

Expedia

OneWeb

Riot Games

Vodafone

Wirecard

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automotive

Education

Energy & Utilities

Financial Services

Media & Entertainment

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Retail & Consumer

Technology

Telecoms