Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
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 in the group. Albert Yuen is practice head for TMT in Hong Kong.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Vantage on the tech and separation workstreams in relation to the establishment of an investment partnership to invest, with a consortium of long-term investors led by funds affiliated with the investment management platform of DigitalBridge Group, MEAG and Infranity, into Vantage’s UK and EMEA data centre portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters has shown exceptional proficiency in handling very complex matters, particularly those relating to cross-border data transfers and data privacy matters."
"There is no doubt about their capabilities in handling complex and sophisticated matters where creative solutions are often provided."
"Linklaters has shown exceptional proficiency in handling very complex matters, particularly those relating to cross-border data transfers and data privacy matters."
"There is no doubt about their capabilities in handling complex and sophisticated matters where creative solutions are often provided."