TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (PRC Firms) | Global

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.