Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 3
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+60 3 6208 5888About
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
The twin forces that is digital transformation and technological innovations have engrained themselves as a constant in businesses striving for competitiveness. Due to the incredible rate of its development, it is a struggle to keep up with the legal developments regulating the TMT industry. As seasoned veterans with more than 20 years of experience, we are fluent with the legal nuances and the growing new challenges in the TMT industry allowing us to provide a full range of services to the TMT sector.
As the sole Malaysian member law firm of Multilaw and Interlaw, our TMT has access to over 8,000 lawyers in more than 150 cities worldwide. Thus, we are well-versed with both local and international TMT laws establishing us as the go-to-lawyers for the major players in the industry as we constantly deliver excellent results for our clients.
Our TMT Team is a dedicated practice group specialised in handling disputes arising from this industry. As top-tier litigators in Malaysia, we have successfully represented our clients in numerous high profile disputes.
Chambers Review
Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's respected legal team in Kuala Lumpur has expertise spanning telecommunications and IT disputes, as well as regulatory issues concerning data protection, fintech and media. It advises foreign and Malaysian entities, including telecommunications providers, technology companies and other corporates.
Vijay Kumar, head of the TMT department, is the main contact.
Work Highlights
- Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill represented TM Technology Services in a claim filed by a landowner regarding alleged trespassing due to telecommunications infrastructure constructed on private land that has since changed ownership.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a dedicated team able to dissect complex and sophisticated matters, eventually pinpoint the root causes of the problem and provide an appropriate strategic plan."
"The firm has the required expertise and can provide a quick turnaround time for complex and sophisticated matters. They have excellent service levels and responsiveness."
"They are a dedicated team able to dissect complex and sophisticated matters, eventually pinpoint the root causes of the problem and provide an appropriate strategic plan."
"The firm has the required expertise and can provide a quick turnaround time for complex and sophisticated matters. They have excellent service levels and responsiveness."
Members
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
CK Lung
G Vijay Kumar
Mun Yew Chan
Wai Sum Teo
Industries
Provided by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
Banking & Finance
Consumer & Retail
Defence
Energy
Insurance
Media
Oil & Gas
Telco