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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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 respondent
Asia-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.

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Asia-Pacific

Members

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Harry Evans

Harry Evans

Head of Department

Malika Chandrasegaran

Tom Furlong

Clients

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

CloudHQ LLC

Globe Telecom

Infratil Limited

PT Inti Bangun Sejahtera Tbk (IBST)

TASC Towers Holding

Tata Communications

Zain Group

Industries

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Digital infrastructure

Financial services

Life sciences

Private capital

Technology

Telecommunications