Partner, Christopher & Lee Ong, Malaysia

Technology, Media & Telecommunications Data Protection

Shih Han practices exclusively in the areas of Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), and Data Protection. She is part of the firm’s TMT and Data Protection practice group.

She has been listed by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Next Generation Lawyer in the area of IT and Telecommunications in 2019, and more recently as a Rising Star for TMT in 2020, 2021, 2022 and Next Generation Lawyer  for IT and Telecommunications in 2023.

Shih Han obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Malaya, and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, she was a dispute resolution associate in a reputable firm handling primarily civil and corporate litigation matters. Since joining the firm and making the transition to corporate practice, she has been involved in the areas of corporate commercial, mergers & acquisitions, and general corporate advisory. She currently focuses on the areas of technology, media, telecommunications and data protection, with data protection being her specialist area.

She now regularly advises clients on a wide range of matters relating to information and communications technology, information security and data protection, telecommunications, and media and advertising laws. This ranges from the preparation and drafting of technology-related contracts and policies to advising clients on matters potentially leading to dispute resolution. She also regularly advises clients on technology- and media-related regulatory and compliance matters.

Member, Malaysian Bar

LLB (Hons), University of Malaya Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya