Chia Ling Koh
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 2 : Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): Domestic
Band 2
About
Provided by Chia Ling Koh
Practice Areas
Chia Ling has broad experience advising fast-growth companies and MNCs in the technology, media and communications, Fintech, payments and blockchain sectors in regulatory and litigation matters.
With more than 20 years law firm experience, Chia Ling is the Managing Partner of OC Queen Street LLC, a member of Osborne Clarke's international legal practice. He has experience in advising on a broad spectrum of regulatory issues relating to:
• Payment licenses requirements and exemptions for Fintech companies and payment services providers under the Payment Services Act;
• Blockchain, cryptocurrency, decentralised finance and non-fungible tokens (NFT) and other digital assets, ICOs and SAFTS under the Payment Services Act and Securities and Futures Act;
• Data protection and data privacy issues under the Personal Data Protection Act and Banking Act; and
• General licensing matters under the Payment Services Act, Securities and Futures Act, Telecommunications Act and Cyber Security Act.
Further, Chia Ling has substantial experience in litigation for complex intellectual property, information technology and commercial disputes.
He holds a Master of Technology in Knowledge Engineering and a Master of Laws in Media, Communications & Information Technology Law. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Koh Chia Ling advises clients on fintech, cybersecurity and data protection. His client roster includes entities in the e-commerce, fintech and artificial intelligence sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chia Ling is very practical in his advice, balancing commercial aspects with legal aspects."
"Chia Ling is proactive, willing to challenge the status quo, and has innovative thinking."
"Chia Ling is very practical in his advice, balancing commercial aspects with legal aspects."
"Chia Ling is proactive, willing to challenge the status quo, and has innovative thinking."