Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie's TMT practice is well-placed to deliver transactional and advisory advice, with demonstrable experience in data privacy compliance matters, technology-related transactions and disputes. Key clients include social media operators, e-commerce platform operators, banks, and entertainment and telecoms companies. Co-head of the practice Lex Kuo sits in the firm’s global TMT steering committee; the seasoned practitioner is frequently engaged by Chinese technology companies for assistance on regulatory and transactional projects encompassing IP and new media content licensing agreements. Shanghai-based co-head Zhenyu Ruan acts for clients ranging from multinational fashion companies to financial institutions, in expansion and cross-border efforts across the Asia Pacific region. Dominic Edmondson is singled out for his expertise in IT advisory mandates, while Grace Gao is a key contact for clients in the gaming, media, entertainment and IT sectors. Paolo Sbuttoni left the firm in February 2023.