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Provided by Baker McKenzie

As one of the world's leading global law firms, Baker McKenzie helps clients navigate the evolving landscape of data privacy laws and regulations in Asia Pacific. Our team advises on privacy-related matters, including cross-border data transfers, data protection compliance, and privacy-related disputes, providing strategic guidance and tailored solutions. We work with businesses on website and mobile app privacy compliance audits, health checks, and new ways of processing personal data. We also handle data subject requests, complaints, and interactions with data protection authorities and regulators.

With the rise of AI and machine learning, we advise major players on the impact of data protection regulations on AI development and use. Our team provides data risk management and compliance advice, assists in developing internal privacy policies, and acts for clients in communicating concerns to governments as data protection legislation is drafted.

Our lawyers also represent clients in multijurisdictional litigation involving novel and precedent-setting data protection cases and help data-rich companies spot regulatory blind spots and safeguard their reputation. To combat cyber threats, we offer an end-to-end approach to cybersecurity and data protection, including oversight and cybersecurity obligations, vulnerability assessments, and remediation. We assist clients in conducting investigations, recovering losses from cyber fraud, and managing data breaches.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Data Protection - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has impressive regional coverage across Asia, including Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan and Mainland China. The firm boasts a prominent regulatory practice, advising multinational companies on compliance with various governments' data protection and cybersecurity legislation. The team is also adept at risk management, internal privacy policies, including managing employee personal data, and cybersecurity. It has an impressive clientele, advising companies in the technology, life sciences, hotels and financial services spaces.

Notable practitioners

Isabella Liu in Hong Kong and Andy Leck in Singapore are key points of contact for clients.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie acted for Zoe Lee McClure and Cihan Solbudak in the class action commenced against Medibank on behalf of individuals who were affected by the Medibank data breach which occurred on or about 12 October 2022.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The capability of the partners and lawyers at Baker McKenzie and their knowledge on issues distinguishes them.

Data Protection respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team consistently provides clear, practical advice on short notice and its ability to respond quickly without compromising quality has been invaluable for our business.

Data Protection respondent
Asia-Pacific