Hoi Tak Leung
Ashurst2
TMT
The digital economy practice at Ashurst advises technology companies and financial institutions on TMT transactions, fintech transactions and regulatory issues. The team is noted for its expertise in digital and telecom infrastructure projects, where it advises on sub-sea cabling, network and data centre-related issues. Team head Joshua Cole leads on TMT transactions including those related to network infrastructure. He is assisted by Hoi Tak Leung, who advises on a wide range of issues including transaction structuring, contract drafting, data protection, and corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hoi Tak Leung is dynamic, knowledgeable and experienced in TMT. He is very approachable and is willing to share market insight. He can deliver drafting in more customer-centric, everyday-language tone of voice. Pricing is quite competitive.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms, Inc
- Tencent Group
- Axiata Group Berhad
- HSBC
- DBS Bank Limited
- Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited
- Optiver
- Ubtech Robotics Corp
Work highlights
- Advised HSBC on the provision of its digital assets platform, Orion, to the Central Moneymakers Unit of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
- Advised Axiata (and its subsidiary Dialog) on the acquisition of Bharti Airtel Limited and subsequent amalgamation of Bharti Airtel with Dialog.
- Advised Meta Platforms on its digital infrastructure and sub-sea telecoms projects across Asia and internationally.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Joshua Cole
AshurstPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joshua Cole