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

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters' TMT team offers strong expertise in data protection and transactional mandates. It advises clients in the financial services, IT, hospitality and FMCG sectors on cross-border data transfer, GDPR and related data compliance matters in China, the USA, the EU and other regions. Additionally, the lawyers are experienced in handling general advisory and transactional work for companies in the fintech, telecoms and media spaces as well as assisting with the regulatory compliance of new technology implementation.

Strengths

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The team have good knowledge across the industry and are aware of the need to ensure commercial solutions that are workable for all parties.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

They have lawyers on the ground in APAC who have deep and direct experience advising on GDPR issues and working in UK and EU. This sets them apart from other firms in the APAC region.

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Greater China Region

The team excel at navigating the nuances of complex and sophisticated matters and provide their advice in a simplified manner that is ideal for management to consider.

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Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Alex Roberts
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Alex Roberts
2
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Alex Roberts is regularly called upon for his expertise in data localisation, cross-border data transfer and GDPR compliance. He is based in the firm's Shanghai office and heads the China TMT/IP practice group.

He is extremely insightful and he tends to keep us updated. He is straightforward in answering questions and humorous, with a great personality.

He can provide a critical and in-depth interpretation of hot legal issues at the first instance. He is a good team leader and full of energy.

Alex is very professional, knowledgeable and reliable, with awareness of context and client needs. We have worked with him for years and appreciate his integrity and ongoing support.

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