TMT: Information Technology (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Gabriela Kennedy is a well-established figure in the market with a wealth of experience in data protection, technology licensing and telecoms. She is frequently engaged by financial institutions, broadcasters, retailers, fashion houses and telecoms providers in both a contentious and a non-contentious capacity.

Gordon Milner serves as the chair of Morrison Foerster's Asia technology practice. He retains his reputation as one of the most highly respected practitioners in the market, sought after by leading technology companies and multinational corporates for regulatory advice on data, outsourcing and information technology services.

Mark Parsons is highly regarded for his regulatory advice on data privacy, protection and technology risk management. He also handles commercial agreements involving the acquisition and licensing of digital assets and intellectual property.

Peter Bullock is highly rated for his vast experience in digital systems and information technology, as well as his expertise in data and emerging technologies in the financial sector. He is regularly called upon for contentious and non-contentious mandates, and also advises on PIPL, GDPR and cross-border data transfer regulations.

Carolyn Bigg wins praise for her practice advising on data privacy and protection, as well as other compliance issues related to technology licensing and data localisation. She is a favourite choice of client for foreign multinationals operating in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Paul Haswell of K&L Gates has recently joined from another prominent firm. He is well regarded for the breadth of his practice, which encompasses technology and software licensing, including AI, fintech and data protection regulatory matters.

Sun Chuan is called upon for transactional mandates in the technology space and also advises on procurement and licensing issues. He also offers advice in relation to data privacy and security.

Connell O'Neill handles a range of commercial transactions for multinationals in the information technology and telecoms sectors. He is also noted for advising on the corporate and regulatory aspects of transactions involving data centres as well as the implementation of technology transformation projects.

Albert Yuen of Linklaters has considerable experience in the TMT sphere and practised in both Australia and the USA before settling in Hong Kong. He offers support in technology and telecommunications transactions, as well as data protection and other regulatory matters.

"He analyses the issues and cases in a practical way. He's up front with the client as well and doesn't waste time or money if it’s in their best interests to not pursue what they initially want."

Pádraig Walsh offers clients enviable experience handling IT agreements and issues relating to new technologies. He also routinely advises clients operating in Hong Kong on data protection compliance matters.

Urszula McCormack remains actively engaged in TMT mandates and wins recognition in the market for her expertise in technology. She advises corporates and global banks on digital asset exchange, licensing as well as regulatory compliance. She also advises clients on data privacy and cross-border data transfer compliance.

Jennifer Wu supports technology companies in international arbitration. She also advises clients in the software and manufacturing sectors on data and cybersecurity compliance issues.