According to satisfied clients, which include world leading software giants and tech conglomerates, Christopher & Lee Ong is the ‘best in the industry’. Working across the e-commerce, fintech, and e-health sectors, the group is known for its ability to adeptly navigate the ever-changing TMT landscape. Core workflows include advising on data protection breaches, negotiating complex cloud and IT contracts, and handling open-source licensing and agile development issues. Having recently introduced a specialist tech disputes practice, which focuses on TMT and FinReg matters, the department is well placed to advise on an unparalleled range of work, often relating to cybersecurity, AI, and data centres. Other work highlights include handling instructions from European countries seeking assessments of Malaysian laws in the context of international data transfers, and advising on satellite and internet peering services, in light of Malaysia’s development of 5G. Deepak Pillai, reputed for his ’unique and sharp mind’, has ample experience in advising public sector agencies on tech policies and cloud services, and leads the offering alongside Kuok Yew Chen, a leading figure in large-scale telecoms projects. Intan Haryati is recommended for her strengths in outsourcing and digital media matters, Anissa Maria Anis focuses on the media and entertainment industry, and Yong Shih Han covers media and advertising laws.
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‘The firm has expertise across the board and the specific teams have deep domain knowledge.’
‘Deepak Pillai has provided sound advice and insights that sometimes we may have missed. His unique and sharp mind is an asset to us.’
‘The firm, and especially Intan Haryati specialises in ICT contract agreement and Personal Data Protection.'
‘Intan Haryati explains concepts very well. She can answer all questions raised regarding ICT terms and conditions that should be incorporated in the contract agreement. She is very well versed and experienced in the area.'
‘Knowledgeable and client centric.’
‘Anissa Maria Anis provides efficient and reliable advice.'
‘Knowledge on data protection laws is the best in the industry.’
‘In-depth knowledge on the data protection laws and how it affects the business. Relevant business solutions.'
Work highlights
- Acted for an US-based AI safety and research company to address the spectrum of legal and regulatory considerations surrounding the deployment of the client’s Generative AI Large Language Models in Malaysia.
- Advised a leading social media platform in undertaking an in-depth third-country transfer risk assessment to evaluate the adequacy and robustness of Malaysia’s data protection laws.
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Practice head
Deepak Pillai; Kuok Yew Chen
Other key lawyers
Intan Haryati; Anissa Maria Anis; Yong Shih Han