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Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Email address
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
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.
Hamish Fraser and Sophie Dawson are key contacts in Australia, Michelle Chan leads the China and Hong Kong practices, and the Singapore team is led by Jeremy Tan and Gigi Cheah.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised Tencent on various data privacy matters in the Asia-Pacific region, including mandates related to its payments and e-commerce platform which was tailored for the gaming and digital content industry.
- Bird & Bird advised Vodafone on its joint venture with Optus Mobile, an undertaking which includes the significant rollout of 4G and 5G networks across Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are responsive, commercial and give good-quality advice."
"Across the spectrum at Bird & Bird we have encountered thoughtful and insightful, deeply competent, engaging and committed team players."
"The team have handled a number of emerging and nuanced issues for us. Most helpfully, they have provided practical advice and counselling in the face of significant uncertainty."
"They are responsive, commercial and give good-quality advice."
"Across the spectrum at Bird & Bird we have encountered thoughtful and insightful, deeply competent, engaging and committed team players."
"The team have handled a number of emerging and nuanced issues for us. Most helpfully, they have provided practical advice and counselling in the face of significant uncertainty."