TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
Band 4
About
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
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
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 also offers expertise in commercial transactions and regulatory issues to international IT providers and fintech companies.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds Sutherland advised Signant on its market entry initiatives into Mainland China.
- Eversheds Sutherland assisted Stanley Black & Decker with data privacy matters related to data retention, cross-border data transfers, data subject requests, the review of jurisdiction-specific data processing agreements and cross-border transfer requirements in mainland China.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They gave us business-practical solutions. We had no issues in the project; without Eversheds we wouldn't have been able to do that."
"They are very responsive to client requests, even after normal office hours."
"They gave us business-practical solutions. We had no issues in the project; without Eversheds we wouldn't have been able to do that."
"They are very responsive to client requests, even after normal office hours."
Notable Practitioners
Rhys McWhirter acts for domestic and international clients in the TMT area in commercial transactions and data privacy matters. He is also notable for advising clients in the financial technology space.
"Rhys's knowledge and experience in technology are expansive. His passion for technology is reflected in the quality of his advice."
"Rhys had a lawyer hat, which was sharp: a project management hat and also a technology hat. He understood everything."
Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland
China