Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
Email address
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603 - 2632 9999About
Provided by Raja, Darryl & Loh
The TMT Practice Group services clients who require specialist advice in matters related to technology, telecommunications, and digital services.
Much of the work involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and arrangements relating to the supply of technology systems and services, turnkey projects, cloud (SaaS and IaaS) agreements, outsourcing, maintenance and support services, service level agreements, software development and licensing, software distribution, encryption and network security.
With the emergence of the digital economy, the team has been advising on contracts in a digital environment, social networking sites, on-line content review and compliance, internet payment systems, e-procurement and regulatory and licensing requirements. Recent developments include advising on artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, online tools, online games, streaming platforms and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In addition, this Practice Group advises on compliance with personal data protection laws, often conducting audits to ensure such compliance.
The TMT Practice Group has been highly ranked by major publications such as Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific Legal 500 and AsiaLaw Profiles. In addition, the head of the Practice Group, Tong Lai Ling, has been consistently recognised as a leading individual by such publications.
Chambers Review
Raja, Darryl & Loh's respected TMT department has strong expertise in the IT sector, including outsourcing and software licensing. The team is also well versed in regulatory requirements pertaining to online applications, telecommunications and personal data protection. It acts for a wide range of Malaysian and foreign clients from the TMT space, as well as companies in the oil and gas, manufacturing and insurance sectors.
Work Highlights
- Raja, Darryl & Loh advised a telecommunications services and equipment supplier on a strategic global agreement with another telecommunications service provider group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Raja, Darryl & Loh understand the unique needs of our business and provide workable solutions. Even after the matter was settled, they accommodated and attended to our queries."
"The partners are very knowledgeable and provide commercial and practical advice and solutions."
"Raja, Darryl & Loh understand the unique needs of our business and provide workable solutions. Even after the matter was settled, they accommodated and attended to our queries."
"The partners are very knowledgeable and provide commercial and practical advice and solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Tong Lai Ling has a notable presence in Malaysia's TMT legal market, with particular strength working on software licensing and regulatory compliance across the technology and telecommunications sectors.
"Lai Ling has strong expertise and knowledge in the subject matter, is commercial and practical, and is able to break down the law and requirements to operationalise it in the business context."
"She has vast experience and is approachable and easy to talk to."
Ranked Lawyers at
Raja, Darryl & Loh
Malaysia
Industries
Provided by Raja, Darryl & Loh
Consumer goods
Financial Services
Healthcare
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate
Technology
Telecommunications