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Hogan Lovells

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Hogan Lovells

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The skilled TMT group of Hogan Lovells holds a proven track record advising multinationals on transactional, regulatory and contentious matters relating to artificial intelligence and e-commerce. It provides sophisticated advice on issues of data privacy and protection, regularly advising major Chinese corporates on cybersecurity. The law firm is recognised for its telecoms know-how, assisting operators and service providers with wide-ranging commercial and compliance issues. It is active in the licensing of intellectual property and other assets in the media and entertainment industries, and it offers a growing focus on fintech issues, including e-payments and open banking.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells assisted HKEX with the data protection and electronic execution aspects of Project FINI (Fast Interface for New Issuance), which aimed at streamlining and digitalising Hong Kong’s Initial Public Offering settlement process.

  • The Hong Kong team of Hogan Lovells provided Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority and eMPF PC with commercial and regulatory advice on the set-up of the eMPF platform.

Strengths

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  • They navigate complex legal landscapes across APAC with a deep understanding of local regulations, and collaborate with local firms and regulators for efficient issue resolution.

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

  • Hogan Lovells are familiar with our industry and are able to advise on an approach that caters to the specifics of our industry and operations.

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

  • The coordination of the team across the multiple time zones meant that we received prompt and timely responses. This was important due to certain times when the pace demanded this responsiveness.

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

  • Hogan Lovells has a very solid and practical service regarding data privacy compliance. Also, the team always combines the solution with the analysis of law, which is useful to us.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tommy Liu
    Tommy Liu

    Tommy Liu

    Tommy Liu is well versed in regulatory compliance and digitalisation, as well as technology commercialisation and licensing matters. He is knowledgeable in a wide range of sectors including the financial services and EV industries.

    • Tommy is very approachable, very efficient and fast. I don't need to explain too much because he knows what we want. Aside from his professional ability, he is easy to work with.

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

    • He is straight to the point, understands the business and gives pragmatic answers and valuable insights about the practice.

      TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
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Ranked Individuals at Hogan Lovells (1)

China

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    Tommy Liu

    Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)

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