With a strong focus on data privacy compliance and cybersecurity, Guantao Law Firm's TMT practice supports clients in a wide array of TMT fields, such as big data, cloud computing, and Internet fintech. The team also represents clients in litigation and arbitration related to IP issues such as copyright infringement. The firm often acts as legal counsel for its film and TV clients, advising on a range of legal issues related to the investment and production of films. The practice is led from Shanghai by Yuwei Wang, who is well-equipped to handle data-related matters including data trading and AI-related issues. Dequan Li and Zhe Deng are the go-to for media and entertainment disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The lawyers in this team have demonstrated excellent professional qualities. They have in-depth understanding of the industry and analyse future trends that affect our company. Therefore, when the company encounters daily legal consultation and specific legal risk issues, they can communicate in a timely and effective manner and provide the best solutions.’

  • ‘I was deeply impressed by Zhe Deng and his team during the cooperation. He is a very passionate and professional lawyer. His high legal professionalism enables him to analyse problems from multiple angles, quickly form solutions, and accurately predict what may happen in the future. We are very satisfied with Deng and his team, and we fully affirm their work results.'

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Key clients

  • Herbalife (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
  • Spreadtrum Communication Co., Ltd
  • Shenzhen Yiyi Yiyi Culture Media Co., Ltd.
  • Hangzhou Xiuxiu Technology Co., LTD
  • YOUZU Games Hong Kong Limited
  • Toubao Information Technology Nanjing Co., Ltd.
  • Beijing Tu Bar Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Chemclin Diagnostics Co., Ltd.
  • Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited
  • Shanghai Film Group

Work highlights

  • Assisted Herbalife Project with personal information protection compliance.
  • Assisted Tencent with a case involving abuse of dominance.
  • Provided Shanghai Film Group with legal services related to its TV series 'Flowers'.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yuwei Wang

Other key lawyers

Zhe Deng, Dequan Li, Yang Hu, Haifeng Hu