In 2024, DLA Piper has seen a growing number of cyber incidents brought on by malware, phishing, and similar incidents, and excels in handling these type of matters. Advising on the regulatory oversight of data flows also falls within the scope of the group’s work. The team’s extensive client list ranges from large conglomerates such as Hilton to logistics companies such as OmniLogistics. Carolyn Bigg heads up the team, and has a strong track record of being involved in and managing data protection compliance programmes and cyber incidents throughout the Greater China region. Senior associate Venus Cheung is well versed in data protection compliance, and is able to assist clients with cybersecurity incidents and risk management.

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Key clients

  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • IHG
  • Hilton
  • Merlin
  • Stripe
  • Logitech
  • 3M
  • Four Seasons Hotels
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Porsche
  • BASF
  • Chanel

Work highlights

  • Advising Standard Chartered Bank on numerous critical global data compliance projects, including review of key policies and standards on data sovereignty, data conduct and data privacy.
  • Assisting AIG with a number of data protection compliance programmes across Asia Pacific and globally.
  • Advising Four Seasons on this new client on Greater China and broader Asia data protection compliance projects, focusing on consumer data management and cross-border data transfers.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carolyn Bigg

Other key lawyers

Venus Cheung