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Bird & Bird

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Bird & Bird

About

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Technology has revolutionised the way the modern world communicates. The legal and commercial implications are complex and rapidly-evolving – impacting every organisation. We have a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world's digital future.  

With offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo, Bird & Bird offers extensive coverage across the Asia Pacific region. 

Our APAC offering forms part of a global team of over 900 lawyers working across 32 international offices who have spent their careers guiding many of the leading blue chip tech multinationals, as well as the next generation of game changing disrupters. Businesses like yours, which are driving forward innovation and developing some of the most cutting-edge technology in the world.

In the global digital economy, where your business's legal needs are international by default, we can offer you unsurpassed experience of advising on complex international projects. Our coordinated teams work with you to deliver seamless cross-jurisdictional advice across multiple areas of law. The connector between them is our focus on industries that are changing or being changed by technology and the digital world.

Clients (6)

  • OneWeb
  • Riot Games
  • Vodafone
  • Airtasker
  • Expedia
  • Wirecard

Industries (11)

  • Technology
  • Telecoms
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automotive
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Education
  • Real Estate

Chambers Review

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird offers a team of highly regarded practitioners with expertise in transactions and disputes in the technology and telecommunications sectors from offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney. It is also bolstered by Japan and India desks. The practice's core areas of proficiency include big data, cyber and IT security, mobile payments, robotics and software patentability. The team also offers representation in disputes involving electronics, software and IP issues. It regularly advises on undersea cable projects between various jurisdictions as well as satellite projects for carriers across the Asia-Pacific region. Lawyers at Bird & Bird act for a range of companies from the software security, telematics, telecoms provider and social media sectors.

Notable practitioners

James Gong and Wilfred Ng are key contacts in the mainland China and Hong Kong offices. The Singapore team is led by Jeremy Tan, and Shane Barber is a key contact in Sydney.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird ATMD advised Tencent on data privacy regulations.

Strengths

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  • We place a lot of trust in them when it comes to cross-border work, as they push their corresponding counsels in different countries to get very clear and aligned positions on different areas of law.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The partners and lawyers are very professional. They not only have an international perspective, but are also are sensitive to the legislative and judicial dynamics in the relevant fields.

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Members

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  • Michelle Chan

  • Alban Kang

  • Matthew Laight

  • Pattie Walsh

  • Thomas Jones

  • Ted Chwu

  • Lorraine A Tay

  • Sven-Michael Werner

  • Rieko Michishita

  • Justin Walkey

  • Vince Baudille

  • Alex Norman

  • Kristy Peacock-Smith

  • Swee Siang Boey

  • Steve Johns

  • Jonathan Choo

  • Navin Lobo

  • Sandra Seah

  • Anan Sivananthan

  • Hank Leung

  • Shane Barber

  • Ken Cheung

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