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

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What the Team is Known For

King & Wood Mallesons has a respected TMT outfit acting for players in the finance, energy, software and media sectors on instructions relating to system procurements, M&A transactions, joint ventures and collaborations in the technology space. It is equally noted for its capacity to litigate disputes in the TMT arena and is sought after for regulatory advice on questions of technology licensing, telecoms and data transfer. The law firm is also able to advise on fintech mandates, including token offerings, digital asset exchanges and data compliance and is known for its breadth of coverage across the PRC and Hong Kong.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Wood Mallesons advised Alibaba on e-commerce and regulatory issues related to the establishment of its 1688 English site.

  • KWM advised the Hong Kong Association of Banks on data privacy, protection and crime prevention aspects of the Hong Kong Government’s digital transformation strategy and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Fintech 2025 strategy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Bullock
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Band 1

Peter Bullock is highly rated for his vast experience in digital systems and information technology, as well as his expertise in data and emerging technologies in the financial sector. He is regularly called upon for contentious and non-contentious mandates and also advises on PIPL, GDPR and cross-border data transfer regulations.

He follows TMT developments pretty closely and his legal skills and tech savviness are impressive.

He is highly capable of thinking long-term and delivering value, and is very responsive, accessible and reliable in communication.

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Urszula McCormack
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Band 3

Urszula McCormack remains actively engaged in TMT mandates and wins recognition in the market for her expertise in technology. She advises corporates and global banks on digital asset exchange, licensing as well as regulatory compliance. She also advises clients on data privacy and cross-border data transfer compliance.

She was prompt and responsive, quickly grasped the scope of issues, delivered great value and expertise to the project and ultimately delivered exactly what we needed, when we needed it.

Urszula is very flexible and aware of customer needs. She is available at all times.

Urszula McCormack 仍然积极参与 TMT 委托,并因其在技术方面的专业知识赢得了市场的认可。她为企业和全球银行提供数字资产交易、许可以及监管合规方面的建议。她还就数据隐私和跨境数据传输合规向客户提供建议。

Urszula 非常灵活,并且了解客户需求。她随时待命。

她反应迅速,反应迅速,迅速掌握了问题的范围,为项目提供了巨大的价值和专业知识,并最终在我们需要的时候准确地交付了我们所需要的东西。

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TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms)

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

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Peter Bullock
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Urszula McCormack
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