Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Chambers Review

Baker McKenzie houses a leading practice that is highly rated for its local and international expertise and its broad coverage across the Asia-Pacific region. It offers a particularly strong presence in China and Australia, and has also developed impressive offerings across Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. The team boasts expertise in both transactional and regulatory TMT, including software licensing, data protection, outsourcing and IT disputes, along with acquisitions and joint ventures for technology companies. It retains an impressive client following among multinational telecoms, e-commerce, banking and media companies. The practice is actively engaged in fintech matters and also acts as a contributor to multiple government working groups in the area. The department boasts cross-jurisdictional expertise in cybersecurity and financial regulatory law. It is further noted for its lawyers' extensive contribution to discussion, through a variety of media and on a multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional basis, of key practice area issues.

Sydney-based Adrian Lawrence is a key contact in Australia. Ken Chia offers IP and TMT expertise from the firm's Singapore office. Hong Kong-based Lex Kuo is a key contact for ITC work relating to China. Seck Yee Chung heads the firm's Vietnam TMT department. Dhiraphol Suwanprateep and Henry Chang are, respectively, key contacts in the firm's Bangkok and Taipei offices.