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TMT
A premier TMT team, Hogan Lovells is at the forefront of TMT matters across Hong Kong and Asia Pacific, assisting international and domestic financial institutions, fintech, technology, telecoms and internet companies. The team is well-versed in regulatory issues and has been advising clients on AI, data protection, cybersecurity and use of cloud in regulated industries. Technology transactions are also an important part of the practice, alongside drafting commercial contracts and reviewing and drafting internal policies. Mark Parsons leads the team and is an expert in TMT matters, having advised a number of clients on AI-related issues. Eugene Low advises TMT clients on IP issues, while Tommy Liu handles TMT transactions and data protection matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The Hogan Lovells’s TMT, privacy and cybersecurity team are our go-to lawyers for all data privacy compliance matters in Greater China and across Asia-Pacific. They understand their clients and the markets well and the quality of their advice is truly top-notch.’
‘Tommy Liu is able to provide very technical and commercially-minded advice. He has an in-depth understanding of the latest developments and a strong knowledge of our business. Always delivers prompt and effective advice. ’
‘Strong bench strength of lawyers who are experienced and excellent advising on data privacy and tech 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 value for money, succinct and practical advice.’
‘Mark Parsons is very knowledgeable and experienced in TMT. We can count on him to lead contract negotiation for complex projects, with excellent commercial insight, technical knowledge and ability to work with big project team. He is sought out for his experience, industry knowledge, and the ability to carve out a focused and efficient legal solution.’
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 with global data protection compliance program 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 have assisted them in the drafting and reviewing agreements in EU, U.S and globally.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Andrew McGinty
Hogan LovellsNext Generation Partners
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Tommy Liu
Hogan LovellsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Parsons