Hogan Lovells provides broad expertise spanning an array of issues, including conducting compliance audits, the handling of personal data within M&A and joint ventures, and commercial arrangements involving the right to use personal data. The group regularly engages with clients seeking to integrate Asian data protection and cybersecurity policies with international regulations, and acts for clients in enforcement actions. Practice head Mark Parsons has a great deal of regulatory expertise, with particular emphasis on the technology and telecoms sectors, and often advises on data licensing and the exploitation of IT assets. TMT specialist Tommy Liu has deep knowledge of outsourcing issues and data privacy matters, while Eugene Low has vast experience in regulatory investigation, litigation, and data breach incidents.
Testimonials
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- 'Hogan Lovells is our go-to law firm for wider APAC data privacy, commercial and general regulatory work. The team adopts a practical approach when handling complicated regulatory and compliance work and is able to navigate clients on implementing measures handling business requests. We feel like that they are part of our own team.'
- 'Tommy Liu has been the go-to person handling our day-to-day needs, client relationship management, and daily legal work in a professional manner, but also with a personal touch.'
Key clients
- Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co., Ltd.
- The Hong Kong Association of Banks
- HSBC
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- FTI Consulting
Work highlights
- Advised the Hong Kong Association of Banks (“HKAB”) in relation to the launch of Hong Kong’s Multiple CRA Model.
- Advised FTI Consulting in relation to its commercialization of an artificial-intelligence based technology for transaction monitoring purposes, including data protection aspects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Parsons