Lex Kuo
Baker McKenzie2
TMT
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.
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Key clients
- Agoda
- Becton Dickinson & Co
- Bose Corporation
- Chanel
- Gulf Innova Company Limited
- Porsche
- UBS
Work highlights
- Counselled UBS in its role as distributor and custodian on the issuance of a blockchain-based tokenized bond.
- Advised Chanel on technology-related regulations in Hong Kong and Mainland China, including concerning platforms, online consumer law, artificial intelligence, metaverses, cyber security, NFTs, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
- Advised Gulf on a joint venture with a major digital asset exchange firm originating in China and the drafting of a technical services agreement between the JV and the regulated Thai entity of the exchange.
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Lex Kuo, Zhenyu Ruan