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

Christopher & Lee Ong houses a pre-eminent team of lawyers in Kuala Lumpur for TMT work. It is regularly instructed by leading international corporates, as well as domestic industry associations and mobile operators. The firm advises on a diverse range of matters, including data protection, cybersecurity, blockchain, fintech and IT contracts. It additionally has expertise in regulatory issues in the media space. The team advises a range of clients from such sectors as banking, telecommunications and insurance, and leverages the Rajah & Tann regional network to advise on cross-border issues.

Skrine houses a leading TMT legal team in Malaysia, with a broad-based offering. It is adept in handling matters relating to data protection, OTT content, e-commerce regulations and IT software. The firm is particularly active on telecommunications regulatory issues, including in relation to satellites and data centres. The team demonstrates additional strength on 5G rollout mandates. It is regularly instructed by prominent international telecommunications and technology companies.

Wong & Partners is regularly mandated by leading global and domestic TMT clients on a range of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. Its expertise includes cybersecurity, data privacy and software licensing, as well as digital media and e-commerce issues. The team provides a full-service offering to clients through collaboration with other departments within the firm, such as its IP, dispute resolution and corporate teams. The firm provides a cross-border service through its Baker McKenzie network.

The TMT legal team at Shearn Delamore & Co handles a broad range of matters in Malaysia, including data protection and telecommunications regulatory issues. Its expertise extends to software licensing agreements, cloud services and e-commerce, as well as gaming regulations. The practice often handles TMT disputes, including those that concern intellectual property infringements.