Morrison Foerster regularly handles the data protection and compliance aspects of M&A deals, as well as cross-border data transfers and data breach responses. The firm assists major multinational IT, tech and healthcare companies operating in mainland China and more broadly across East Asian jurisdictions. The practice is jointly led by cybersecurity and robotics expert Chuan Sun, the regulatory compliance focussed Paul McKenzie – both located in Shanghai – and Hong Kong based SaaS platforms and video game industry specialist Gordon Miller. Associate Ting Ting Gao, who focuses on financial services sector data security matters, is also key.
Testimonials
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‘Morrison Foerster is both knowledgeable and very responsive to clients. They are also creative thinkers when it comes to identifying possible solutions for clients. They are very collaborative and accommodating with clients.’
‘Chuan Sun has been very responsive to requests and always provided thorough, tailored advice.’
'The MoFo Data Protection team is phenomenal: knowledgeable, responsive, solution oriented and efficient. They are the best firm I have ever worked with.'
'Gordon Miller, Paul McKenzie, Ting Ting Gao, all team members at MoFo go above and beyond and are some of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. They have my highest recommendation.'
Key clients
- Roblox/Luobu
Work highlights
- Advised Roblox on the data protection aspects of the structuring and establishment of its joint venture with Tencent (Luobu) and the launch and ongoing operations of the Roblox platform and the management and cultivation of its associated community of creators in China.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul McKenzie, Chuan Sun, Gordon Milner