Tanner De Witt‘s TMT practice is led by Pádraig Walsh, who is well-versed in a range of data privacy, fintech and technology issues. He routinely advises clients on licensing, technology procurement and integration, digital asset commercialisation, and corporate transactions. Clients of the firm include Hong Kong-based tech companies and institutions as well as international TMT and financial services enterprises. The firm stands out for its advertising expertise as well as its knowledge of telecom regulations. Tara Chan assists with data protection, cybersecurity and software licensing agreements.

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Key clients

  • Betatron Ventures Group
  • Rubicon Law
  • Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited
  • Ascenda Loyalty
  • Anagram Partners
  • CPJ International
  • iBasis
  • Bravo Media
  • ThinkHuge
  • Alternative Data

Work highlights

  • Advised Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited through a $34.9m series B2 funding round, securing extra rights for Sun Life and mitigating Mitsui’s dilution.
  • Advised The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s on its 4m HKD series pre-A investment in Telefield Medical Imaging Limited.
  • Represented CoinFLEX in legal proceedings against ex-director Mark Lamb for asset misappropriation and brand infringement.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pádraig Walsh

Other key lawyers

Tara Chan