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Provided by Paul D McKenzie

Greater China Region

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Paul has more than 30 years’ experience advising leading international companies on complex transactional and other business law matters in China and elsewhere in Asia.

He advises Fortune 100 and other global companies pursuing M&A, joint venture, and other corporate transactions, bringing to his work a deep understanding of the regulatory environment in China and a sensitivity to cultural issues in Asia. Paul also helps clients navigate China’s complex and changing regulatory environment, advising on a broad range of issues such as data privacy and security, industry permitting, and anti-corruption compliance. Paul is a member of the firm’s market-leading global privacy and data security group and a recognized expert on China’s emerging data regulatory regime. He works across a broad range of industries, including information technology, real estate, chemicals and energy, and natural resources.

Paul is a fluent Mandarin speaker and has written widely on issues related to Chinese law.

He serves on the board of directors of The Morrison & Foerster Foundation, the firm’s charitable foundation.

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

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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.

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