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TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

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Eversheds Sutherland’s Asia Technology and Data Privacy Team focuses on strategic and “bet-the-farm” technology transactions and digital transformation projects. The Team also advises large institutional clients and start-up unicorns on a broad spectrum of data privacy matters.

 We advise a number of international clients in relation to their most strategic transactions, including leading financial services, consumer/retail, technology and aviation multi-national companies. We have particular expertise advising on infrastructure outsourcing (private and public cloud), core-banking and payments platforms, contact centre and telecommunications services, enterprise software licensing, data centre / colocation and application outsourcing arrangements.

 We are the “go-to” data privacy counsel for leading financial institutions, regulators, technology companies, airlines, and regional unicorns, showcasing our strong capabilities in the data privacy space. We pride ourselves on being both legal advisors and business partners, understanding underlying commercial concerns and industry best practices. 

Chambers Review

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

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has a solid offering in data compliance across China, the UK, the EU and other regions. It regularly advises clients on cybersecurity, data protection and cross-border data transfer matters. Its clientele spans various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, fintech and aviation. Additionally, the team offers expertise in commercial transactions and regulatory issues to international IT providers and fintech companies.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland assisted Langham Hospitality Group with the establishment of a global customer loyalty program.

  • Eversheds Sutherland advised Meta on its regulatory compliance in relation to the structuring of the payment flow supporting Meta’s Ad Services business.

Strengths

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They make complicated things easy to understand, which impressed us. Their advice is understandable and clear.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

The team not only has a wealth of industry knowledge, but also great understanding of the client's business needs. The advice can be readily applied to the day-to-day business operation.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

We have found Eversheds quite exceptional in terms of the investment of time and effort in understanding our organisational operations and standard positions.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Albert Yuen
3
Albert Yuen
3
Band 3

Albert Yuen has considerable experience in the TMT sphere and practised in both Australia and the USA before settling in Hong Kong. He offers support on technology and telecommunications transactions, as well as data protection and other regulatory matters.

Albert provides high-quality service in a commercial and practical way. He is very careful to ensure that he meets our objectives.

Albert clearly understands what we want to achieve and is able to provide appropriate suggestions and solutions. It is a pleasure dealing with Albert, who makes navigating legal requirements a breeze.

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Frankie Tam
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Up and Coming

Frankie Tam is an up-and-coming practitioner in the data protection and privacy area. She is well versed in cross-border data transfer, privacy and cybersecurity matters. Her experience is sought after by leading financial firms, major airlines and multinational energy and manufacturing groups.

Frankie Tam has strong knowledge of data protection matters within the industry. She is extremely professional and a trusted counsel.

Frankie is very pragmatic in terms of her approach to various matters. She is also very open and receptive regarding our firm-specific situation.

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TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)
Albert Yuen
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Albert Yuen
3
Band 3
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Frankie Tam
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Up and Coming
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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)
Albert Yuen
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Albert Yuen
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Frankie Tam

Rhys McWhirter

Rhys McWhirter

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