Today, we are increasingly seeing China playing a pivotal role in the global Information Technology (IT) landscape. Over the years, it has emerged as a significant digital innovator, while also nurturing a burgeoning technology law ecosystem in parallel. A testament to this is the array of brilliant lawyers within the TMT: IT (International firms) arena who are working tirelessly at the intersection of technology and law. To understand their critical roles in the technology landscape, we highlight some notable IT lawyers from international firms based in China who are contributing to the ever-evolving technology and legal sphere.
As technology continues to penetrate deeper into everyday life and business operations, robust legal regulations and sound legal advice have become undeniable aspects of the modern tech ecosystem. China is responsible for a lion’s share of the 21st century’s digital innovations, necessitating top-tier lawyers specializing in TMT: IT. These lawyers lend their expertise to navigate the intricate maze of IT, data privacy, cybersecurity, licensing, and fintech outsourcing amongst various other verticals.
The technology boom in China has put numerous challenges forth for businesses, especially in terms of adhering to regulations. Here, the need for specialized legal assistance is felt most. Let us now delve into the profiles of 10 versatile IT lawyers who are masters of their craft in the complex sphere of TMT: IT in China.
Chuan Sun
Chuan Sun is associated with Morrison Foerster. His expertise lies in transactional mandates in the technology space, including licensing issues. He also provides advice on important topics such as data privacy and security.
Kieran Donovan
Latham & Watkins‘s Kieran Donovan plays a major role in advising leading technology entities across several jurisdictions. His duties involve data-related compliance matters and commercial negotiations.
Pádraig Walsh
Pádraig Walsh, of Tanner De Witt, leverages his vast experience in handling IT agreements and issues about new technologies to provide his clients with top-quality legal advice.
Anna Gamvros
Anna Gamvros, from Norton Rose Fulbright, is a highly sought-after advisor. Her understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and IT and fintech outsourcing and licensing issues is highly regarded in the industry.
Paul Haswell
Paul Haswell, associated with the Seyfarth Shaw LLP, is lauded for his wide-ranging practice. He is notably proficient in dealing with the licensing of technology and apps, including those featuring AI and financial technologies, along with data protection.
Albert Yuen
Albert Yuen, from Linklaters, before coming to Hong Kong, practised in Australia and the USA. Engaged in the TMT: IT area, he offers expertise in technology and telecommunications transactions, as well as related regulatory matters.
Rhys McWhirter
Rhys McWhirter, working with Eversheds Sutherland, represents both domestic and international clients in the TMT: IT sector. His focus areas include commercial transactions and data privacy matters.
Baker McKenzie‘s Paolo Sbuttoni regularly receives instructions from high-profile multinationals on various regulatory mandates. He is well-commended for managing data privacy and e-commerce affairs.
Nigel Stamp
Nigel Stamp of Tanner De Witt assists his clients with expert technology advice. He is often involved with commercial projects that require mastery of cloud systems, and IT licensing and distribution agreements.
Gordon Milner
Gordon Milner, who chairs the Asia technology practice at Morrison Foerster is a widely respected practitioner. His guidance is highly sought after by leading technology companies and multinational corporates, specifically in matters concerning data, outsourcing and information technology services’ regulatory advice.
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