Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International | Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow houses a well-regarded team proficient across a range of issues including M&A, commercial and regulatory advice. It is active in areas such as e-commerce, data privacy and outsourcing, and is expanding into the cloud services and data centre space. The team is notable for its ability to provide Singapore, US and English law advice. Its clients include leading technology companies and internet start-ups, telecom providers, and television networks, as well as leading financial services and healthcare providers. The Singapore office draws upon additional support from its network of international offices across Asia-Pacific.

Linklaters Singapore houses a strong team covering the full practice area spectrum, with a close focus on emerging technologies in the healthcare, financial services and cloud computing sectors. It is notably active on digital transformation and data protection-related mandates, with an increasing presence in the payments space. The team also advises on technology-related transactions, including M&A and investments. Its impressive clientele ranges from leading global corporations to technology start-ups. Key clients include Citibank, Qatar Investment Authority and World Bank Group.

Bird & Bird ATMD houses a reputable TMT team with particular strength in the technology sector, offering the full breadth of regulatory, compliance and transactional advice. The team showcases notable expertise on data privacy and cybersecurity matters for tech start-ups, financial institutions and major technology conglomerates. It regularly assists clients with the launch and roll-out of TMT-related products and platforms.

Clifford Chance offers expertise across a range of regulatory and transactional work in the technology and telecommunications sectors. The Singapore team combines a strong corporate and finance offering with depth of expertise across technology licensing, commercial agreements, procurement matters and data protection issues. It is especially active on technology work for financial services clients, including in the area of digital payments.

Norton Rose Fulbright is well placed to advise on a range of transactional and regulatory technology matters, including data privacy issues, software licensing and artificial intelligence frameworks. It is well versed in cross-border telecoms infrastructure financing. The team maintains a strong roster of clients in the banking and finance industry and receives regular mandates addressing fintech, cryptocurrency and cybersecurity issues. Key clients include Axiata, Razer and Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center.

CMS houses a well-reputed full-service TMT team assisting both start-ups and established industry names and is also active on behalf of public sector players. It acts on licensing, outsourcing and regulatory matters, among other areas. The team is particularly adept at handling e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity and data centre mandates. It is also capable of assisting non-technology companies with issues associated with digital transformation. CMS remains a popular choice for cross-border TMT mandates thanks to the firm's impressive 40-jurisdiction network. BBC Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery and TikTok are examples of its clients.

Pinsent Masons MPillay operates a notable TMT practice drawing on its global network of offices to handle a broad spectrum of technology and telecoms mandates. It is especially adept at handling sector-specific M&A transactions and venture capital mandates. It also has experience advising on digital transformation projects, data centre mandates and telecoms infrastructure matters. The team is further noted for its growing expertise in the artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency spaces.

Reed Smith houses a sought-after TMT team offering notable expertise in data protection and PDPA compliance. It is further noted for its increasing presence in handling data breach and cyberattack incidents. The team provides advice on technology outsourcings, digital payment platforms and commercial matters. It is well versed in handling multi-jurisdictional mandates thanks to its extensive global network. Key clients include Digital Services SG Five and Global eSports Federation.