The TMT practice at Deacons is sought out by international clients for assistance with TMT transactions, fintech, and IP matters. The team is especially active in the fintech sector where it advises e-commerce and cryptocurrency platforms on fintech projects,  virtual assets, and tokensiation. Machiuanna Chu spearheads the practice and leads on corporate and commercial matters, being the main port of call for technology companies, cryptocurrency issuers, fintech companies and financial institutions for building digital businesses. Charmaine Koo handles contentious litigation, while Ian Liu focuses on IP issues.

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Key clients

  • Hummingbird Music Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised Hummingbird Music Ltd on the IP aspects of a breach of contract dispute involving complex IP issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Machiuanna Chu

Other key lawyers

Charmaine Koo, Ian Liu, Theresa Luk