East Asia - Hong Kong

Deacons

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Deacons’ TMT practice covers data protection and privacy, telecoms transactions and an array of media and entertainment matters, including film rights distribution issues. The team also boasts a strong contentious offering, frequently handling litigation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution in the TMT arena. Machiuanna Chu and Charmaine Koo jointly lead the practice. The former is a key contact for cross-border investment transactions and the latter frequently leverages her contentious experience to assist clients in investigations by and appeals against the Privacy Commissioner. Ian Liu is noted for his expertise in digital assets.

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  • ‘The team is very familiar with issues such as telecommunications business qualifications, and can provide professional legal advice.’

Key clients

  • Amazon
  • Amazon Data Services Hong Kong Limited (AWS)
  • AP Rental Limited (AP Rental)
  • Facing East Entertainment Group
  • HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited
  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
  • iDendron
  • Paymentus Corporation

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Machiuanna Chu, Charmaine Koo

Other key lawyers

Ian Liu, Theresa Luk