Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
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 IPO expertise in media-related matters. It retains a diverse array of clients across the financial services and governmental and digital infrastructure sectors.
Strengths
"I always receive fantastic service levels and responsiveness. I know that they will do what it takes to meet requirements and timelines."
"They are really good at developing a full relationship with clients and assisting us with resourcing gaps."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised Medibank on all aspects of its response to a cybercrime incident.
King & Wood Mallesons supported the Hong Kong Association of Banks with regulatory reforms to support the Hong Kong Government’s Digital Transformation Strategy and the Fintech 2025 strategy of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Notable practitioners
Peter Bullock is a key contact in the firm's Hong Kong office. Cheng Lim and Renae Lattey are key contacts for the firm's Australian group. Zhao Xiaohong and Richard Nie are the key contacts for the practice in Mainland China.
