Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International

Herbert Smith Freehills is highly respected for its expertise in both transactional and operational TMT work, including technology and telecoms-related M&A, and compliance and regulatory issues. It maintains an impressive client following among leading technology companies and blue-chip players in a variety of industries. The team possesses a long-standing regional presence and is well placed to handle cross-border TMT mandates, benefiting from its offices in Hong Kong, Australia and Tokyo. It is fully equipped to provide TMT clients with support on competition, employment and IP-related matters, and actively assists large corporations and financial institutions with IT outsourcing issues. Key clients include Alibaba, Google and Globe Telecom.       

"Herbert Smith Freehills understood our industry and our needs well."

"A strong point about the firm's practice is that they cover a wide range of jurisdictions. I also think their advice cost-effective, that's another strong point."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Asia Partners, 65 Equity Partners and Westpac Banking on their Series F investment in Shopback, a shopping and rewards e-commerce platform.

Harry Evans is adept at handling TMT work, advising big-name technology players on transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. He also assists with payment and licensing matters. "Harry Evans has a wealth of knowledge, and is able to spot issues ahead of time." "He is technically very sound."