Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Provided by Morrison Foerster
MoFo represents leading media and IT companies, global banks and financial institutions, biotech companies and private equity funds in navigating the legal, structuring and commercial challenges that arise in complex technology and IP-related transactions. The team advises on software and IT licensing and procurement, patent licensing and monetization, outsourcing arrangements, mergers & acquisitions, development, collaboration, joint-venture, and distribution deals relating to new technologies and IP assets in a wide range of cutting-edge industries in Asia’s rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment.
Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster's technology transactions group handles an array of cutting-edge work spanning all areas of TMT, while being particularly acclaimed for outsourcing work. It is highly regarded for cross-border deals, especially involving high-end US clients looking to expand into the China market, as well as for domestic clients on outbound deals. The group frequently assists notable technology companies with regulatory issues relating to data privacy and cybersecurity, with particular expertise in e-payments and cloud services. It is especially well thought of for representing clients in the media, software, fintech and pharmaceutical industries. The firm's key clients include Roblox, Six Waves and Alpha Financial Technology Group.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented TDK Corporation and its Hong Kong subsidiary Amperex Technologies in negotiating and establishing a cross-licensing agreement with CATL worth USD1.5 billion as well as a series of joint ventures valued at CNY14 billion.
- Morrison Foerster advised Roblox on PRC data compliance issues following the structuring and establishment of its joint venture with Tencent.
Strengths
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"They are always to the point and provide pragmatic business advice while explaining the implications and regulations."
"The firm is extremely responsive to our questions and concerns. They also thoroughly research the issues and present the client with realistic options."
"They are always to the point and provide pragmatic business advice while explaining the implications and regulations."
"The firm is extremely responsive to our questions and concerns. They also thoroughly research the issues and present the client with realistic options."
Notable Practitioners
Gordon Milner serves as the chair of Morrison Foerster's Asia technology practice. He retains his reputation as one of the most highly respected practitioners in the market, sought after by leading technology companies and multinational corporates for regulatory advice on data, outsourcing and information technology services.
"Gordon is just extremely knowledgeable about how regulations apply to what we do for our business. He is very responsive, very analytical, very smart and I am comfortable with his advice."
"Gordon provides advice beyond legal issues and is very willing to take on extra challenges and responsibilities."
Paul McKenzie is a trusted adviser for international companies on matters related to data localisation, cross-border data transfers, data privacy and other regulatory compliance issues in China. He also advises on conducting internal fraud and data breach investigations.
"He is a great counsel to work with who always provides pragmatic advice with a balanced view!"
"Paul is very knowledgeable and experienced. He has magical managing and legal skills."
Sun Chuan is called upon for transactional mandates in the technology space and also advises on procurement and licensing issues. He also offers advice in relation to data privacy and security.
"Chuan is a knowledgeable and incredibly hard-working attorney who is very responsive."
"He is very experienced and has considerable expertise in the legal structure of business negotiations."
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