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Drew & Napier LLC

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Drew & Napier LLC

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Drew & Napier is the leading Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) practice in Singapore with unparalleled transactional, licensing and regulatory experience in the TMT and postal sectors.

Drew & Napier is consistently ranked as a top tier TMT practice in Singapore by international publications.

The strength of our team, headed by Director Lim Chong Kin, lies in a carefully selected mix of more than 10 practitioners with extensive experience in infocomms and media law, data protection, and sector-specific and general competition law.

A trailblazer in the telecommunications and media competition law scene, the TMT Practice has constantly worked on every significant development in the Singapore TMT market.

Today, the TMT Practice acts for a broad range of clients – which spans multinational corporations and local companies across industries, as well as the entire spectrum in the TMT sector, ranging from telecommunication carriers, service providers, network operators, hardware manufacturers, equipment suppliers, consultants, specialist contractors, software houses, leading global broadcasters, content providers, international law firms and sectoral regulators (both local and foreign).

Practice Areas

  • ​Data Protection and Compliance Audits
  • Telecoms & Technology
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Merger Clearance
  • Regulatory Advice and Enforcement
  • Legislative Drafting, Enforcement, and Policy Advice 

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Drew & Napier houses a first-class team assisting blue-chip international companies, service providers and regulatory authorities from across the region with the full range of TMT matters. Its areas of strength include transactional support, advice on telecoms and media regulation and data protection issues. The law firm is also well versed in competition mandates pertaining to TMT, with additional experience in the drafting and negotiation of technology contracts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Drew & Napier assisted the Info-Communications Media Development Authority of Singapore with a review of the Telecom Competition Code and Media Market Conduct Code.

Strengths

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  • The firm has the ability to understand the stakes on the table, the complexity and sensitivity of the situation and advise accordingly, providing direct and honest feedback.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Drew & Napier provides a holistic service, allowing it to take an integrated approach to assisting clients. The team, led by thought leaders in the field, has very deep experience and expertise.

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Chong Kin Lim
    Chong Kin Lim

    Chong Kin Lim

    Lim Chong Kin is a distinguished lawyer with a broad TMT practice, including notable expertise advising on telecoms and data regulatory matters. He remains a popular choice amongst multinational and start-up clients.

    • Lim Chong Kin is a very experienced counsel who is very easy to work with and has deep knowledge of the subject matter.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is a reliable adviser who is eloquent in his suggestions, demonstrating in-depth knowledge, providing comprehensive guidance on workarounds, and looking at issues with a practical approach.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • David Alfred
    David Alfred

    David Alfred

    David Alfred has notable expertise in data privacy regulatory matters and data breach incident cases. His clientele includes entities from private and public sectors.

    • His advice is well thought out and practical. He is also able to think outside the box, which is helpful when we are faced with novel areas of the law.

      Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He has been knowledgeable in the area of law I consulted him on, and has always been very responsive.

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Ranked Individuals at Drew & Napier LLC (2)

Singapore

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    Chong Kin Lim

    Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic

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    David Alfred

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic

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