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

DLA Piper retains its prominent name in the IT space, especially for data privacy, cybersecurity and GDPR issues arising from artificial intelligence. It is well regarded for transactional and corporate advice on outsourcing, telecoms and data projects. The law firm maintains a strong client following, including financial institutions and multinational insurers, and has been proactive in taking on fintech mandates, with additional experience relating to digital gaming products and distribution. DLA Piper often advises clients outside TMT sectors on their technology needs.

The skilled TMT group of Hogan Lovells holds a proven track record advising multinationals on transactional, regulatory and contentious matters relating to artificial intelligence and e-commerce. It provides sophisticated advice on issues of data privacy and protection, regularly advising major Chinese corporates on cybersecurity. The law firm is recognised for its telecoms know-how, assisting operators and service providers with wide-ranging commercial and compliance issues. It is active in the licensing of intellectual property and other assets in the media and entertainment industries, and it offers a growing focus on fintech issues, including e-payments and open banking.

King & Wood Mallesons has a respected TMT outfit acting for players in the finance, energy, software and media sectors on instructions relating to system procurements, M&A transactions, joint ventures and collaborations in the technology space. It is equally noted for its capacity to litigate disputes in the TMT arena and is sought after for regulatory advice on questions of technology licensing, telecoms and data transfer. The law firm is also able to advise on fintech mandates, including token offerings, digital asset exchanges and data compliance and is known for its breadth of coverage across the PRC and Hong Kong.

Mayer Brown wins impressive TMT instructions from a diverse array of clients and is supported by an equally impressive IP practice. The law firm deals with work ranging from complex outsourcing projects to IT agreements and licensing issues. Mayer Brown is highly sought after for advice on cybersecurity and data protection as well as fintech, e-commerce and AI-related mandates. It also acts for media and broadcasting entities on regulatory matters.

The highly respected group of Bird & Bird serves big-league clients on matters across the TMT sector, including digital business and IT, and is a firm of choice for telecom regulatory compliance and commercial mandates. It is well regarded by a wide range of clients for specialist advice on local data protection issues in Hong Kong and in the PRC, as well as on GDPR compliance for outbound Chinese corporates. The group frequently represents large corporates in venture capital investments and mid-market M&A transactions, as well as a host of prominent telecoms companies, and is supported by a strong IP team.

亚司特的 TMT 团队为主要的电信和技术客户提供交易和监管授权方面的建议。它经常赢得电信领域新市场进入者的工作，特别擅长处理海底电缆项目。该团队在为客户提供安排 IT 外包协议方面的建议经验丰富，并且还能够协助解决金融科技和数据隐私问题。亚司特利用其澳大利亚 TMT 团队的优势，是跨境事务的有力选择。

Deacons' Hong Kong TMT outfit has pronounced expertise in intellectual property, licensing and data-related matters. Its solid transactional practice has capacity to handle M&A, investment funds and capital markets deals on behalf of technology companies. It has good regulatory knowledge of innovative technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency, and is additionally active in the media and entertainment sectors, including advertising and film.

Eversheds Sutherland has a solid offering in data compliance across China, the UK, the EU and other regions. It regularly advises clients on cybersecurity, data protection and cross-border data transfer matters. Its clientele spans various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, fintech and aviation. Additionally, the team also offers expertise in commercial transactions and regulatory issues to international IT providers and fintech companies.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's growing TMT practice offers experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, as well as in technology transactions, digital transformation and M&A matters. The firm is building a strong profile for its work across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Norton Rose Fulbright 因 处理 广泛的非争议性 TMT 工作而备受推崇，包括就网络安全法规和数据隐私事务提供咨询。它擅长电子商务和金融科技相关委托，在加密货币和区块链相关委托方面拥有丰富的经验。该公司以协助基于云的和软件外包而闻名。它在国际电子商务公司和银行以及 IT 服务和保险领域拥有强大的客户名单。

Tanner De Witt's TMT practice offers considerable experience in multi-jurisdictional technology transactions and offers technology businesses broad legal support through all stages of their growth and development. The firm is also able to advise clients on their data protection regulatory obligations.