Zhao Sheng Law Firm leverages its joint operation with Linklaters to assist international and local clients on their TMT-related cybersecurity and data protection issues. Cross-border work is a focus for the team, advising clients on implementing the GDPR and PIPL, carrying out data breach investigations and cross-border data transfers. Practice head Colette Pan mainly acts for international corporations, financial institutions, and private equity investors on regulating their data activities in China. Associates Roger Li and Tiantian Ke focus on data advisory and cybersecurity issues, respectively.
Testimonials
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‘This team provides updated SME support which is niche and innovative amongst legal practitioner inside mainland China. Their service is tailored for the needs of MNCs which adopts global standards. As the data protection regulations in China is still evolving and which implementation requires judgement call, the team is able to approach the issue with a more pragmatic lens.’
‘The lawyers in the team have a reasonable structure and smooth cooperation within the team. Proper analysis can be completed in a relatively short time for complex tasks. Able to communicate well and effectively with the company's internal business and technical staff to get the job done.’
Key clients
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
- Productive Technologies Company
Work highlights
- Advising Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on reviewing and negotiating a data transfer agreement with China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
- Advising a leading luxury hotel chain on all aspects of its privacy program in China.