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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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The firm’s TMT practice in Singapore is well regarded for mergers and acquisitions, investments, collaborations and complex tech contracts, IP, data and cybersecurity, fintech and e-commerce advice. The practice is also known for TMT related disputes, employment and competition work. Adept at handling matters across the full TMT ecosystem, from digital infrastructure (subsea cables, satellites, towers, data centres), tech procurement (including outsourcings), fintech (including e-wallets, crypto), through to e-commerce and, more recently, the commercialisation and operationalisation of metaverse and AI platforms and products. The TMT practice supports many leading incumbent and emerging businesses, together with investors, on cutting-edge transactions and emerging technologies (both within Southeast Asia, as well as Asia Pacific and global). Examples of the group’s work include matters that focus on digital infrastructure, blockchain & digital assets, artificial intelligence and metaverse.

Clients (7)

  • Zain Group
  • TASC Towers Holding
  • PT Inti Bangun Sejahtera Tbk (IBST)
  • Infratil Limited
  • Globe Telecom
  • Tata Communications
  • CloudHQ LLC

Industries (6)

  • Financial services
  • Private capital
  • Digital infrastructure
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Life sciences

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is highly respected for its expertise in both transactional and operational TMT work, including technology and telecoms-related M&A, and compliance and regulatory issues. It maintains an impressive client following among leading technology companies and blue-chip players in a variety of industries. The team possesses a long-standing regional presence and is well placed to handle cross-border TMT mandates, benefiting from its offices in Hong Kong, Australia and Tokyo. It is fully equipped to provide TMT clients with support on IP-related matters, and actively assists large corporations and financial institutions with IT outsourcing issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Zain Group and TASC Towers regarding a joint venture deal in which the parties combined mobile telecommunicator tower portfolios for a total value of USD2.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • HSF Kramer's lawyers are experts in their field and have an incredible commercial understanding of both the local market and international standards that apply to cross-border transactions.

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

  • The team demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, deep industry knowledge and unwavering commitment to our goals. Its attention to detail and strategic advice ensured a smooth, efficient process.

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

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    Peter Jones

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International

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