Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
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Our Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice comprises specialist lawyers with extensive experience in the full range of related transactions and who have substantial experience in handling complex matters such as large-scale outsourcing projects with international scope.
We regularly advise on, negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements relating to outsourcing, data centres, e-commerce, cloud computing and the Internet, IT and software licensing, research and development, biotechnology and life sciences, telecommunications networks and services, media, entertainment and publishing, sports, events and gaming, and manufacturing, distribution and supply. We also conduct due diligence relating to these agreements, advise clients on data protection and privacy issues, and advise our telecommunications and media clients on regulatory and licensing matters.
Our lawyers, assisted by an in-house technology consultant, are able to provide our clients with comprehensive and practical solutions in a constantly changing technology landscape.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Gledhill advised Singapore's Government Technology Agency on the National Digital Identity Project and the government's public digital service known as Singpass.
Strengths
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"The team is able to grasp what the client wants very quickly and it has good exposure to many different aspects of the tech industry."
"They have deep expertise in both the complex legal issues as well as strong insights into market practices."
"The team is able to grasp what the client wants very quickly and it has good exposure to many different aspects of the tech industry."
"They have deep expertise in both the complex legal issues as well as strong insights into market practices."
Notable Practitioners
Tham Kok Leong has a notable practice advising government bodies and major conglomerates on data privacy matters, digital payment systems, digital content and IT outsourcing.
"It was a great pleasure working with Kok Leong. He is responsive to our requests and we found his advice insightful."
"He provided good guidance to his team which as a team delivered excellent service to the client and the parties involved in the projects."
Tan Wee Meng is a highly regarded lawyer and is particularly well-placed to handle telecoms regulatory matters. He also has experience working on subsea cabling mandates.
"Its a pleasure to work with Wee Meng."
"I would recommend Tan Wee Meng for TMT matters."
Alexander Yap co-leads Allen & Gledhill's fintech practice, and is regularly sought for his expertise in various cryptocurrency and emerging technology-related matters.
"Alexander Yap strikes me as a very bright chap."
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Alexander Yap
Boon Kiat Yeo
Eugene Ho
Gloria Goh
Kenneth Lim
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Wan Lin Liew
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