Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Herbert Smith Freehills fields a talented team of lawyers with core skills in wearable technology, cloud services and mobile banking. The practice is well placed to handle cross-border transactional TMT as well as complex and innovative technology projects from key offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Lawyers act for leading names in the telecoms, IT and financial services sectors, as well as investors into these spaces. The team is mandated on IT procurement and outsourcing work, and demonstrates notable capability on e-commerce and fintech mandates.

"A strong point about the firm's practice is that they cover a wide range of jurisdictions. I also think their advice is cost-effective - that's another strong point."

"HSF have been a fantastic support on business-critical, time-sensitive matters. Their service levels and responsiveness are second to none."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Asia Partners, 65 Equity Partners and Westpac Banking on their Series F investment in Shopback, a shopping and rewards e-commerce platform.

Herbert Smith Freehills advised on the Australian Government’s support for Telstra’s AUD2.4 billion acquisition of Digicel Pacific, the largest telecommunications provider in the Pacific region.

Harry Evans in Singapore and Julian Lincoln in Melbourne are key contacts for the practice. Jakarta-based Sakurayuki heads associate firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung's TMT practice.