CMS‘s data privacy practice sits within its wider TMT and M&A group and assists major international TMT clients with their data-related issues in China. The group often advises on cross-border issues such as data transfers and is well-versed in handling sensitive data. Ulrike Glueck co-leads the team from Shanghai and is an expert in data compliance-related issues. Fellow practice head Jonathan Chu operates from the Beijing and Hong Kong offices and focuses on data protection and cybersecurity matters. Panpan Tang resides in Shanghai and is key to assisting with privacy policies and data-sharing contracts, while Kelly Chen offers expertise on policy developments within data protection from Beijing. Nick Beckett retired from practice in 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has diversity and proactively contacts enterprises to publicise and educate them on the data risks they may face.’

  • ‘Panpan Tang is very professional in her field and provides valuable services to enterprises.’

Key clients

  • Xiaomi
  • BP
  • Microsoft
  • University of Glasgow
  • Discovery
  • Warner Music Group
  • Disney
  • AETN

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ulrike Glueck, Jonathan Chu

Other key lawyers

Panpan Tang, Kelly Chan