Benefiting from Baker McKenzie’s global network of offices, Wong & Partners is noted for its prowess in the TMT space, and routinely advises on AI matters, data privacy, cloud services, and novel telecoms-related issues. Core workflows include licensing and regulatory considerations, advising leading tech corporations on projects in Malaysia, various e-payment matters, and advising on regulatory issues arising from digital businesses. Kherk Ying Chew has extensive experience in the practice, with illustrated skill in media and advertising law, cybersecurity, and outsourcing agreements. Serene Kan is a key contact within the department, with expertise spanning licensing agreements and complex tech transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team adopts a very customer-focused culture and is available to join calls/meetings on a relatively short notice. They also have strong knowledge on the areas being covered, thereby allowing them to provide highly relevant legal advice.’

  • ‘The individuals demonstrated innovative thinking in the manner they approached the problems on which we required their support. This enabled us to achieve a satisfactory outcome.’

  • ‘The team I worked with is led by Serene Kan, and the whole team is very efficient and truly understands our needs and objectives. What really impressed me is that the team is fully aligned with us on the ultimate business goal and timeline and utilize its resources across different areas of law.’

  • ‘Serene Kan is very practical and prompt in providing her advice, which is always effective on the point.'

  • ‘Quality advice and efficiency.’

  • ‘Serene Kan is very responsive and committed to delivering quality work product.’

Key clients

  • UEM Edgenta
  • Wiwynn Corporation
  • Juris Technologies
  • Motion Picture Association (MPAA)
  • Touch N' Go Sdn Bhd
  • StashAway Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
  • Vivo

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kherk Ying Chew

Other key lawyers

Serene Kan