TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners maintains its leading position in the TMT market. The team's excellent client roster includes a number of high-profile financial investors and domestic and international household names in the media and technology sectors. The firm has notable experience in handling cross-border transactions and is equally adept at handling domestic transactions for major players in the TMT space. The team is notable for representing online game and live-streaming clients in copyright and unfair competition litigation. Fangda Partners is well-recognised for its experience in data privacy regulatory compliance.

King & Wood Mallesons houses a sizeable team which provides a comprehensive corporate offering to leading multinational and domestic entities. The team possesses noteworthy expertise in data protection and cybersecurity compliance and is very familiar with financial technology issues. Its additional strength in IP litigation complements its non-contentious TMT offering. The team possesses noteworthy academic and practical expertise in data protection and cybersecurity compliance. The firm counts household names among its stellar clientele.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is singled out for experience in a wide range of work, from M&A transactions to technical and regulatory compliance issues in the TMT sphere. The team is well versed in data protection and data security compliance and its knowledge in the IP area is highly regarded. The firm's client roster includes leading information technology companies and e-commerce providers. Zhong Lun also ably handles licensing matters and related disputes. The firm's work of late includes assisting in the regulatory compliance of AI models.

Dacheng Law Offices is noted for its expertise in data protection law, IT compliance matters and export controls as they apply to the tech sector. The team benefits from a wide network of offices across China and is a frequent choice of legal counsel for clients in the internet technology, telecommunications and semiconductor sectors.

DaHui Lawyers is recognised for its wide-ranging work with domestic and international TMT companies, with expertise in regulatory issues and market entry matters. It is also notable for its expertise in data privacy regulations and compliance requirements. The team serves a host of publishing companies, as well as internet and technology clients. The firm is well regarded for its strong bilingual legal services and especially good track record representing multinationals in cross-border matters. It also boasts an impressive clientele in the telecommunications sector.

Global Law Office is a dynamic full-service firm that is routinely instructed by major domestic technology companies to handle a variety of acquisition and financing projects. The firm possesses robust expertise in data protection and data privacy law. The team also handles copyright infringement litigation on behalf of clients in the entertainment sector.

Han Kun Law Offices is well regarded for its broad range of services, including corporate structuring and M&A as well as compliance and regulatory matters in the TMT sector. The team handles contentious IP cases for technology companies and is highly experienced in dealing with data protection and cross-border data transfer matters. The team continues to be the counsel of choice for well-known internet companies and its expertise is also sought by startup tech companies. The firm also houses experts that focus on AI compliance matters.

Hui Ye Law Firm is famous in the Shanghai market for its proven expertise in data protection regulatory compliance. The firm also advises clients on general corporate matters and antitrust regulatory compliance. It counts both domestic and multinational companies among its clientele.

AnJie Broad Law Firm houses a market-leading team which handles a wide range of regulatory mandates for clients in the telecoms and technology sectors. The team is also well equipped to undertake data auditing, data protection and cybersecurity compliance matters, particularly regarding cross-border data transfer regulations. It brings extra expertise in supporting clients from the media, entertainment and sports sectors, with a strong focus on IP-related mandates. It also excels in advising gaming companies on compliance and IP matters.

Haiwen & Partners is a highly regarded Red Circle firm with a full-service offering, including in the media and online entertainment sectors. The firm is able to assist with TV and film financing, production, licensing and distribution needs of media and advertising clients. It is equally proficient at data protection as well as M&A mandates in the media and entertainment area.

TransAsia Lawyers is well known for its depth of experience in acting on a full range of work such as market entry, securities issuances, overseas listings and regulatory compliance issues. The team is sought after by leading internet companies, technology firms and media groups as well as startups for its expertise in the data protection and privacy field. The firm has notable expertise in the telecoms sector, advising such clients on regulatory and data privacy compliance. The team is also capable of advising on contract drafting for film production companies and individual talents.

DeHeng Law Offices boasts a national network of offices and routinely advises both foreign and domestic corporate clients on data protection, cross-border data transfer regulatory compliance and cybersecurity review matters. The firm's Chinese clientele includes both state-owned enterprises and private companies.

East & Concord Partners is a notable corporate law firm with a robust offering in data protection compliance advice. The team routinely advises clients in the financial services sector on Chinese data privacy laws. It is also well versed in the regulatory aspects of data asset trading.

Jingtian & Gongcheng possesses a sizeable bench of practitioners who leverage expertise in corporate/M&A and overseas issuance to assist clients in the technology sphere. The team is adroit at data compliance in cross-border data transfers and pre-IPO preparations. The firm's in-depth knowledge of IP planning and management is highly sought after by music publishers, film producers and game operators. It also demonstrates an impressive track record of representing clients in IP infringement litigation.

Shihui Partners enters the ranking this year for its prowess in the data field. It shows an increasing presence in assisting with pre-IPO and cross-border data compliance matters. Shihui's impressive clientele includes media groups, software developers and artificial intelligence companies.

Anli Partners is a corporate law firm with an accomplished data protection practice. The team advises domestic clients on data compliance, but also advises foreign clients on cross-border data transfer regulatory compliance.

DHH Law Firm fields a team that offers advice on cybersecurity and data compliance matters. Its diverse client base includes domestic companies in the IT, technology and financial services industries.

FenXun Partners houses a robust team which is proficient in IT and telecoms regulatory matters. The firm's compliance team routinely handles regulatory investigations for regional and multinational clients in the technology sector. The team is also able to advise on data protection and cross-border data transfer regulatory compliance matters. As part of the Baker McKenzie network, the team can leverage a global network to assist with cross-border matters.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm is highly regarded in the market for its media law offering. The firm provides a wide range of contentious and non-contentious legal services to clients in the media and entertainment sector, including both transactional and regulatory compliance matters. The team also advises on IP protection matters. It boasts a nationwide network of offices as well as a representative office in Japan. The firm also houses experts in data protection regulations.

Llinks Law Offices is a well-rounded law firm headquartered in Shanghai. The firm houses experts on data protection and cybersecurity. It specialises in cross-border data transfers, data leakage crisis management and cybersecurity reviews and is proficient in AI-related regulatory compliance. The team is regularly sought after by clients in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, e-commerce and technology industries.

Merits & Tree Law Offices houses a team of data specialists who ably assist clients with both domestic and cross-border data regulatory compliance work. Its expertise in data attracts financial firms, hospitality groups and prominent technology companies. The team also has a strong presence in handling corporate M&A in the media and entertainment sector.

Watson & Band is well known for its intellectual property offerings, with expertise in patent, copyright and trade mark prosecution and enforcement. Its extensive knowledge of the media industry is sought after by Shanghai-based publishing agencies, broadcasting firms and national media groups with a strengthening presence in shows and exhibitions. The team is a strong player in data regulatory compliance, frequently handling data exports and transactions for Chinese companies, as well as advising government bodies and data exchange centres on information protection and privacy.

Zhejiang Kinding Law Firm is a Hangzhou-based boutique law firm which specialises in technology and software regulatory law, particularly with regard to e-commerce and online gaming. The firm has offices in Suzhou, and serves clients throughout Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other provinces. The team also possesses robust expertise in data privacy and personal information protection compliance.