Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Chambers Review
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 assisted a social media platform with carrying out a third-country transfer risk assessment to ensure personal data would be appropriately protected under Malaysia's data protection laws.
Strengths
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"The team can piece together disparate information, discern the unspoken from the said, filter the unnecessary bits, decide what is relevant and focus only on impactful and actionable advice."
"The team can piece together disparate information, discern the unspoken from the said, filter the unnecessary bits, decide what is relevant and focus only on impactful and actionable advice."
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.
"When we think of technology or personal data, we think of Deepak Pillai."
"He is one of the leaders in data protection. He is very knowledgeable, understands the business, and with his involvement in data protection he can advise on new legislation. I highly recommend him."
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 has solid expertise, is commercially sound and possesses a client-centric approach."
"Intan is easy to work with. She is responsive, detailed, patient and remains up to date with the latest trends in the technology space."
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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