Morrison Foerster, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) (International Firms)

About

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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.

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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Morrison Foerster represented Roblox in the structuring and establishment of its joint venture with Tencent and advised the company on the operations of the Roblox platform, including advising Roblox on China’s cross-border data transfer compliance requirements.

Strengths

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What they offer is comprehensive and very thorough legal solutions which can be adopted by clients. They can really offer legal advice with added value.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Morrison Foerster monitors China developments very stringently and is aware of alignment of business and regulatory needs.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

What they offer is comprehensive and very thorough legal solutions which can be adopted by clients. They can really offer legal advice with added value.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Morrison Foerster monitors China developments very stringently and is aware of alignment of business and regulatory needs.

TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Gordon Milner

Band 1

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.

He is a great problem solver and negotiator who fights for the best interests of his clients.

Gordon Milner is a great partner. He is extremely responsive, very business-aware, brings a wealth of experience and solves highly complex issues.

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Paul D McKenzie

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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.

Paul is very business-savvy, hands-on and very responsive and reliable. When working with Paul, you know that he will take care of every aspect of the project or deal.

He can take complex, novel and complicated legal and business issues and distil them into business-friendly, actionable advice.

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Chuan Sun

Band 3

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.

He is able to navigate the nuances of legal issues with ease, providing thorough and insightful explanations.

He is responsive and incredibly prompt; time difference does not seem to matter. I've never received less than superb support. Chuan is extremely meticulous, providing precise and accurate counsel.

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