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With demonstrable experience advising on mandates relating to telecoms and technology, DLA Piper acts for fintech entities, platform operators, financial services clients, insurance companies and telecoms operators on a range of matters, including collaboration transactions, e-money and online payment systems projects, data privacy and market and financial data-related agreements. Lauren Hurcombe leads the practice and is praised for her ‘clear understanding of what the customer needs now and in the future’. Venus Cheung advises on a wide range of APAC technology and data matters. Alice Li left the firm in April 2023 and since publication, Yue Lin Lee departed in March 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A clear understanding of the expectation from the client. Solutions and advice is practical. A mindset to understand the client and the environment first before legal advice is given.’
‘Lauren Hurcombe, a trusted legal adviser and partner with a clear understanding of what the customer needs now and in the future.’
Key clients
- HSBC
- Ping An Technology / OneConnect
Work highlights
- Advising a leading insuretech company on the negotiation of a first-generation, multi-jurisdictional outsourcing of its global back and mid-office functions.
- Advising an international drinks manufacturer on the formation and operation of a joint venture to expand operations in the Greater China region.