Counting listed and private corporations, global banks and credit providers, technology enterprises and consumer companies among its key roster of clients, Linklaters showcases demonstrable expertise across a range of domestic and cross-border mandates, from data compliance and audit programmes, data transfer and data sharing arrangements to cyber and data breaches, among others. Adrian Fisher leads the team and handles data security incidents, in addition to advising on digital transformations, while recently promoted partner Alaister Johnson’s workload includes cross-border data protection compliance programmes, regulatory matters and investigations, and cyber breaches. Jia-Yi Tay, who coordinates responses to cyber security incidents and personal data breaches, is another key contact in the group.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team has good cross-border knowledge and is responsive.'
- 'Broad range of expertise and excellent technically. They are able to draw on and consolidate advice from across the international network to provide a true global perspective.'
Key clients
- Citibank
- ByteDance
Work highlights
- Advising Citi on the sale of its seven consumer banking franchises in Southeast Asia and EMEA and its wealth management business in China, including on the deal critical tech/separation workstreams (particularly for the transfer of data and records).
- Advising a global company, in its response to a cyber extortion event impacting 66 jurisdictions (including Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam), including advising on notification requirements, internal investigations and regulatory responses.