Hogan Lovells International LLP
Client SatisfactionWith a 'strong bench strength of lawyers', Hogan Lovells International LLP excels in advising on TMT matters related to mainland China and Hong Kong. The practice, headed by Hong Kong-based Mark Parsons, is well-equipped to advise on a wide array of matters including regulatory issues, transactions, commercial contracts and compliance programmes. Sherry Gong assists the team from Beijing and focuses on data privacy, cybersecurity and third-party payment licenses. From the corporate team in Shanghai, Don Williams often advises TMT clients on complex deals, financing and investments. Based in Hong Kong, Tommy Liu works alongside Parsons on TMT transactions and contractual arrangements and is qualified to practice PRC law in the Greater Bay Area.
Testimonials
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‘Hogan Lovells handles our commercial and general regulatory work across Asia and particularly in Greater China. They assist on complex and sophisticated matters taking into consideration our commercial needs. They are at the forefront of legal developments ensuring we have access to the best industry expertise available.’
‘We regularly work with Tommy Liu, who adopts a practical approach when handling complicated regulatory work. He goes above and beyond to provide consistently high-quality legal advice. ’
‘Strong bench strength of lawyers who are experienced and excellent advising on data privacy and technology related matters. Appreciate their ability to serve as a one-stop shop, consolidating and providing advice for the entire APAC region. ’
‘Tommy Liu is an outstanding partner who is extremely fast and responsive. Very commercial-minded and can always be counted on to give succinct and practical advice.’
Key clients
- ESGTech Pte. Ltd.
- FTI Consulting
- GuanData
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- HSBC
- Mox Bank
- MPFA/eMPF Platform Company Limited
- The Hong Kong Association of Banks, the trade organization representing banks in Hong Kong
- Usana Health Science Inc.
- WeChat Pay HK
- Zeekr/Geely
Work highlights
- Advised eMPF PC on the terms of service that the client will be engaged by pension trustees and the operating rules for the platform, as well as various ancillary commercial and regulatory issues.
- Assisted Usana on a global data protection compliance programme to conduct a full-aspect evaluation on the compliance of Usana’s data processing operations in its markets.
- Advised Zeekr on its regulatory and compliance issues and assisted them in the drafting and reviewing agreements in EU, US and globally.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Parsons