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Kennedys

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Kennedys

Rankings

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

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Kennedys is renowned for its expertise in data protection and cross-border data transfer compliance mandates. It is also highly sought after for handling ransomware attacks, network intrusions and data breach incidents.

Strengths

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  • Kennedys are extremely capable and well versed in providing commercial and practical advice to clients. We are impressed by their swift and useful responses and client-centric approach.

    TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • The team has extensive experience in new cyber insurance products, which are evolving very quickly, and has proactively positioned itself at the forefront of the cyber breach response service.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Joanie Ko
    Band 4Joanie Ko

    Joanie Ko

    Joanie Ko has extensive expertise in cybersecurity and data privacy. She assists clients in managing issues related to ransomware attacks, network intrusions and data breaches. She is based in Hong Kong.
    • Joanie Ko is a go-to partner in privacy and cyber incident response in Asia.

      TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Joanie has excellent experience, is always available and offers sound advice.

      TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • She is able to share industry updates from time to time and raise our awareness of cyber incident-related matters. We enjoy working with her.

      TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Band 4Nicholas Blackmore
    Band 4Nicholas Blackmore

    Nicholas Blackmore

    Nicholas Blackmore regularly advises companies and government authorities on data privacy and cross-border data transfer issues. He also has expertise in responding to cyber attack and data breach incidents.
    • Nicholas is extremely knowledgeable and familiar with data privacy laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions. He is client-friendly, commercial and efficient.

      TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • He tried to understand our concerns and considerations, and then delivered the advice, which was very short and succinct. Nicholas has clearly showed that he is very client-centric.

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

Ranked Individuals at Kennedys (2)

China

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    Joanie Ko

    TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

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    Nicholas Blackmore

    TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

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