Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Bird & Bird's teams in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney work together to support TMT clients on cross-border matters across the region. Technology is at the core of Bird & Bird, it is what we specialise in and what we are known for around the world. We understand the market place, we understand digital technology trends and we understand the emerging legal issues.
We offer unsurpassed knowhow, scale, international footprint and enthusiasm to deliver seamless cross-jurisdictional advice from a single coordinated team. Commercially, we enable our clients to innovatively rethink challenges into opportunities.
We have a wide and diversified global client base and represent market-leading companies producing some of the most sophisticated technology in the world.
Issues our clients encounter often cut across sectors, but Bird & Bird is positioned as cutting-edge and leading the way in understanding where issues relating to IT or efficiency drives are at the heart of the markets we are working in.
Bird & Bird has been at the forefront of legal developments in the sector for many decades, and have unrivalled expertise in advising on matters ranging from smaller innovative projects to some of the largest, most complex and ground-breaking transactions and disputes of recent years.
With over 400 dedicated Tech & Comms lawyers based across our 28 international offices we have one of the largest global teams focused on this sector.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird ATMD operates a cross-disciplinary practice advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly skilled in the handling of IT disputes and data protection mandates. The team is also recognised for its experience in media regulatory issues. It acts for an impressive roster of clients in the fintech, online gaming and television industries, as well as top-tier regional airlines. The team benefits from membership of an extensive international network, enhancing its ability to assist clients with cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised Tencent on a number of e-commerce, data privacy and regulatory mandates.
Strengths
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"They are each all-rounders in their ability to provide commercial and balanced legal support to their clients."
"Bird & Bird has deep understanding of our business and an ability to quickly grasp complex issues."
"They are each all-rounders in their ability to provide commercial and balanced legal support to their clients."
"Bird & Bird has deep understanding of our business and an ability to quickly grasp complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Tan is highly sought after by multinational technology giants. He is particularly adept at handling cross-border mandates relating to data privacy, cybersecurity and cloud-based technology.
"Jeremy understands the in-house challenges, helps look on the horizon for us and works closely with us to manage our business' expectations."
"Jeremy goes out of his way to make connections for us in the TMT space. He is responsive and very plugged in."
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