Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

King & Wood Mallesons is highly endorsed for standout offerings in Australia and Greater China. The firm offers expertise in a wide range of TMT issues and is particularly strong in the telecoms sector, with a noted offering with regard to submarine cables and the development of regulatory regimes in emerging economies. The team handles mobile payments, IT outsourcing and unified carrier licences, as well as M&A and joint ventures in the TMT space, and has IPO expertise in media-related matters. It retains a diverse array of clients across the financial services and governmental and digital infrastructure sectors.

"They excelled at evaluating a complex, multi-jurisdictional product in an evolving regulatory space, identifying key areas of regulatory risk, and developing a timely and cost-effective strategy."

"They are able to bring to bear their experience across many jurisdictions, deep knowledge of good practice case studies, and local expertise to contextualise."

King & Wood Mallesons advised Alibaba on e-commerce and regulatory issues relating to the setting up of its 1688.com English website.

Peter Bullock is a key contact in the firm's Hong Kong office. Cheng Lim and Renae Lattey are key contacts in Melbourne. Zhao Xiaohong and Richard Nie are the key contacts in Mainland China.