Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic | Asia-Pacific

Allen & Gledhill houses a well-established department acting on a range of technology and telecoms transactions and disputes. The team handles IT procurement, outsourcing, digitalisation projects and data protection, as well as commercial agreements relating to content distribution and telecoms services. It frequently assists financial institutions and technology companies with e-commerce and fintech mandates and is also noted for expertise on licensing and regulatory matters. Mercatus Co-operative, DBS Bank and CapitaLand Group are examples of the firm's key clients.

Drew & Napier houses a first-class team assisting blue-chip international companies, service providers and regulatory authorities from across the region with the full range of TMT matters. Its areas of strength include transactional support, advice on telecoms and media regulation and data protection issues. The law firm is also well versed in competition mandates pertaining to TMT, with additional experience in the drafting and negotiation of technology contracts. Key clients include Alibaba, Cisco Systems and Google.

Rajah & Tann Singapore fields a team of seasoned lawyers who are well placed to provide expertise on telecoms and technology regulatory matters as well as licensing, data protection and data centre projects. It acts for an impressive roster of high-end domestic and multinational social media, electronics and telecoms companies. It often provides advice in relation to cybersecurity issues, including drafting of cyber-breach readiness and response plans, and in ensuring compliance with the provisions of Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act. It is well placed to handle cross-border mandates and offers clients support in the wider region through the firm's extensive network of offices and associated firms. Key clients include American Express, DBS Bank and ByteDance.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow maintains a strong reputation for advice on outsourcing, cloud computing and TMT IP-related mandates. It is well versed in data privacy, compliance, technology and telecoms regulations and commercial contracts. The team frequently act for major telecoms providers, multinational technology companies, financial institutions and healthcare providers. It receives support from an extensive network of offices in the Asia-Pacific region, which ensures it is able to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Bird & Bird ATMD operates a cross-disciplinary practice advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly skilled in the handling of IT disputes and data protection mandates. The team is also recognised for its experience in media regulatory issues. It acts for an impressive roster of clients in the fintech, online gaming and television industries, as well as top-tier regional airlines. The team benefits from membership of an extensive international network, enhancing its ability to assist clients with cross-border mandates.

WongPartnership's TMT practice has a comprehensive offering with particular strength in the media, entertainment and art spaces, as well as fintech. It frequently acts for clients at all stages of the media content creation and distribution cycle on a range of licensing, commercialisation and IP protection issues. It is able to advise on both regulatory and commercial mandates, and is further noted for its experience in data protection, payment and privacy matters. The team acts for an impressive range of clients, including financial service providers, media organisations, banks, healthcare sector players and internet service providers, as well as regulatory bodies. It is fully supported by the resources of the domestic firm, and also able to draw upon expertise from its regional network of alliance partners to provide cross-border advice. Key clients include DBS Bank, Singapore Airlines and Singtel Telecommunications.

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson operates a TMT practice with notable strength in the personal data and cloud technology spaces. It frequently provides regulatory advice on the Personal Data Protection Act and handles investigations into cyber breaches. The team also has experience assisting clients with obtaining telecommunication licences in Singapore and advising on IMDA regulations. It is particularly well placed to advise clients in the healthtech, e-commerce, media broadcasting and aviation sectors. Jebsen & Jessen and Persistence Technologies are examples of the firm's key clients.

Joyce A. Tan & Partners operates a well-supported TMT practice with recognised strength in commercial and transactional mandates, supporting international blue-chips, government bodies and media clients in a variety of cross-border regulatory, compliance and cybersecurity matters. Its other areas of expertise include IP and data protection. The team is notably well placed to advise clients in the financial services and healthcare spaces. Key clients include Rakuten Global, ASMPT Singapore and SingHealth.

Osborne Clarke houses an accomplished team of TMT specialists that routinely assists multinational and start-up clients on a range of mandates, including data protection, regulatory and licensing matters. The practice has noteworthy expertise in the cryptocurrency space. Its key clients include SHEIN, ST Telemedia Cloud and Digital Realty Trust.