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TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) - China

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper retains its prominent name in the IT space, especially for data privacy, cybersecurity and GDPR issues arising from artificial intelligence. It is well regarded for transactional and corporate advice on outsourcing, telecoms and data projects. The law firm maintains a strong client following, including financial institutions and multinational insurers, and has been proactive in taking on fintech mandates, with additional experience relating to digital gaming products and distribution. DLA Piper often advises clients outside TMT sectors on their technology needs.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper advised a range of international companies including Pfizer, Sandvik and The Boston Consulting Group on the legal, regulatory and commercial impact of the creation and deployment of AI-enabled technology solutions across the APAC region.

  • DLA Piper assisted BASF with the cross-border transfer of China personal data.

Strengths

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DLA Piper is one of the top firms in the world, with a global network. They have the ability to help us find experts wherever we need to be.

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The TMT department are extremely strong and highly experienced. They have provided excellent support to us on very complex and cutting-edge legal matters from a TMT area that has gone across borders.

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Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Carolyn Bigg
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Carolyn Bigg
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Carolyn Bigg wins praise for her practice advising on data privacy and protection, as well as other compliance issues related to technology licensing and data localisation. She is a favourite choice of client for foreign multinationals operating in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Carolyn is a rare gem in the market and has made great contributions to the data protection area. We are fortunate to have her and her team solve our legal problems.

Carolyn has been the predominant reason that our organisation instructs DLA Piper on data privacy matters.

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Lauren Hurcombe
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Lauren Hurcombe
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Lauren Hurcombe is global co-chair of DLA Piper's technology and sourcing practice. She is the counsel of choice for multinationals' regulatory compliance in relation to e-commerce expansions, new technology deployment and cross-border transactions. She also possesses expertise in cross-border telecommunication licensing mandates.

Her ability to analyse complex issues and provide well-structured solutions has been invaluable throughout our engagement.

She has a depth of knowledge and experience that I admire tremendously, as well as a drive to support clients to achieve the results sought.

Her ability to anticipate challenges and provide strategic direction has been instrumental in helping us navigate regulatory developments and major transactions.

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Carolyn Bigg
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Lauren Hurcombe
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Lauren Hurcombe
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