The technology transactions group at Morrison & Foerster works across mainland China and Hong Kong to assist multinational and domestic clients with the full gamut of TMT matters. The team excels in advising tech investors and startups and is well-versed in regulatory requirements related to internet, telecoms, cloud, and data privacy. Its data privacy and cybersecurity practice often assists life sciences and financial institutions as well as clients looking to set up business in China. Practice head Gordon Milner splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore and is well-versed in advising gaming companies, online service companies and data centre operators on projects throughout Hong Kong and mainland China. Gigi Yuen is key to technology transactions, data privacy, and regulatory compliance matters.

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Key clients

  • Roblox
  • SoftBank

Work highlights

  • Represented Roblox in the structuring and establishment of its joint venture with Tencent, the launch and ongoing operations of the Roblox platform and management and cultivation of its creator community.
  • Advised Roblox on regulatory and cybersecurity matters related to the data networks used for its global operations in Hong Kong, China and across Asia.
  • Advised Celadon Partners on its launch of GeneFab and represented GeneFab in its acquisition of advanced, gene circuit and bio-manufacturing technologies from Senti Biosciences.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gordon Milner, Chuan Sun

Other key lawyers

Marcia Ellis, Gigi Yuen