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Rhys McWhirter
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Greater China Region 2025
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Rhys McWhirter
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)

China

1 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

China

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
FinTech 2025

About

Provided by Rhys McWhirter

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Rhys is a Partner in Eversheds Sutherland’s Hong Kong office and leads the Technology Transactions, Data and Cybersecurity and Fintech practice for Eversheds Sutherland across Asia.

Rhys has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating high-value and strategic commercial and technology agreements and has acted for both government and private sector clients, particularly financial institutions, regulators, global technology organisations and various international airlines. Rhys’ particular focus is in relation to advising clients regarding novel fintech and payment arrangements, as well as sensitive data privacy and cybersecurity matters.

Read more here: https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/asia/people/mcwhirter-rhys

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) - China

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Rhys McWhirter acts for domestic and international clients in the TMT area in commercial transactions and data privacy matters. He is also notable for advising clients in the financial technology space.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms) - China

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Rhys McWhirter acts for domestic and international clients in the TMT area in commercial transactions and data privacy matters. He is also notable for advising clients in the financial technology space.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rhys had a lawyer hat, which was sharp: a project management hat and also a technology hat. He understood everything.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

Rhys's knowledge and experience in technology are expansive. His passion for technology is reflected in the quality of his advice.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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