Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
About
Provided by Linklaters
Our specialists’ unique mix of expertise in tech, data, commercial and sectoral regulatory issues, is the bedrock of our work in tech. The practice is supported by a deep bench of complementary practices with knowledge of technology sector clients and digital issues, regardless of whether the work involves employment, competition, investment or other spaces. Tech is an expansive area, but whatever we are instructed on, our clients tell us that we offer a valuable holistic approach that combines commercial insight with regulatory expertise. We have strong fintech and digital health practices and support a wide range of work – from systems development, new tech partnerships, AI, tech disputes, complex licensing arrangements, data commercialisation, fintech, digital health, insurtech and more.
Chambers Review
Linklaters has a respected Singapore-based team covering the full practice area spectrum, with a close focus on emerging technologies in the healthcare, financial services and transportation sectors. The office works closely with the firm's notable Thailand-based group to advise on digital transformation and data protection-related mandates, and is able to draw upon the firm's financing and corporate expertise to act on blockchain and ICO issues. Its impressive clientele ranges from leading global corporations to technology startups. Lawyers at the firm also advise on high-profile M&A transactions.
Wilailuk Okanurak in Thailand and Niranjan Arasaratnam in Singapore are key contacts for the group. Albert Yuen is practice head for TMT in Hong Kong.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board on a number of digital infrastructure transactions, including acquisitions of mobile towers.
- Linklaters advised True on its amalgamation with Total Access Communication to create a new telecom-tech company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Linklaters team are extremely responsive, collaborative and flexible in approach, which matches the quickly changing tech landscape in which we operate."
"The Linklaters China team have good knowledge and experience in both local data protection law and fund services regulations. They are able to provide a holistic picture and in-depth updates."
"Linklaters have expertise in the areas we need and a presence across the world."
"The Linklaters team are extremely responsive, collaborative and flexible in approach, which matches the quickly changing tech landscape in which we operate."
"The Linklaters China team have good knowledge and experience in both local data protection law and fund services regulations. They are able to provide a holistic picture and in-depth updates."
"Linklaters have expertise in the areas we need and a presence across the world."