Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
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Our Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Data Protection practice is one of the most established and respected practices in its field in the Asia Pacific region. With clients ranging from state governments and statutory boards to multinational corporations in the telecommunications, computer hardware and software sectors, we have been involved in many of the largest and most complex IT and telecommunications projects in recent years.
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Christopher & Lee Ong houses a pre-eminent team of lawyers in Kuala Lumpur for TMT work. It is regularly instructed by leading international corporates, as well as domestic industry associations and mobile operators. The firm advises on a diverse range of matters, including data protection, cybersecurity, blockchain, fintech and IT contracts. It additionally has expertise in regulatory issues in the media space. The team advises a range of clients from such sectors as banking, telecommunications and insurance and leverages the Rajah & Tann regional network to advise on cross-border issues.
Work Highlights
- Christopher & Lee Ong was appointed by a global technology conglomerate to carry out a third country transfer risk assessment on the adequacy of Malaysia’s data protection laws.
Strengths
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"Christopher & Lee Ong has the added bonus of being able to advise not only on the legalities but also on the business impact."
"Christopher & Lee Ong has a good team that is always responsive and able to address the situation at hand."
"Christopher & Lee Ong has the added bonus of being able to advise not only on the legalities but also on the business impact."
"Christopher & Lee Ong has a good team that is always responsive and able to address the situation at hand."
Notable Practitioners
Deepak Pillai is a pre-eminent lawyer for technology matters in Malaysia, with strong expertise in data protection and cybersecurity matters. He is also skilled at navigating clients around IT contracts and fintech regulations.
"Deepak needs no introduction in the Malaysian legal privacy and technology landscape. Think TMT, think Deepak. He is the person to look for on non-vanilla, non run-of-the-mill issues."
"Deepak enjoys a high reputation and, naturally, we are pleased with his work due to its depth and his strategic approach. He has evident passion for data protection."
Intan Haryati Mohd Zulkifli has a robust practice in the TMT space in Malaysia, with particular strength in data regulatory and cloud matters. She frequently advises clients on IT outsourcing contracts.
"Intan is very accessible and fast in reacting to queries."
Kuok Yew Chen has a strong TMT practice and is particularly active on regulatory matters for telecommunications clients in the Malaysian market. He is also noted for his expertise in the technology space.
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