Counting data privacy and cyber security matters in its workload, boutique firm Ghows LLC specialises in contentious and non-contentious IP and TMT mandates, encompassing negotiations, transactional, and advisory issues, in addition to disputes. Managing director Bryan Ghows leads the team and is noted for his expertise in the technology arena, with demonstrable experience representing clients before the Court of Appeal and in arbitrations. ‘Meticulous’ senior associate Jasmine Toh is another key contact in the group.
Testimonials
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‘The team are professional and hardworking, yet they maintain a friendly rapport with clients.’
‘Jasmine Toh went out of her way to get the job done, finding ways and means to achieve our goals. Extremely hardworking and regularly updates client on the progress or developments in the case. A lawyer with a warm heart.’
‘The team practises professionalism yet is approachable and friendly. Deadlines are kept with good feedback and timely scheduling.’
‘Jasmine Toh was fully involved in our case. She was very meticulous about her facts and kept to her schedule every time. Extremely hardworking and gave client the confidence that she was putting her everything into the case.’
‘It's a lean practice, yet able to deliver their advice within the agreed deadlines.'
‘Bryan Ghows and his team provide a balanced view when rendering advice to us.’
‘Bryan Ghows has a clear and calm approach.’
Key clients
- Ivanti, Inc.
- i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- i-Admin (Hong Kong) Ltd
- Datail Group
- Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd
- Axiom Hub Pte Ltd
- Advocado Pte Ltd
- QuickDesk Pte Ltd
- Ambi Labs Ltd
- Spark Systems Limited
- SMACK Holdings Ltd
- CatchPlay Inc.
- AsiaPlay Pte Ltd
- Meeth Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Datail Group, i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, i-Admin (Hong Kong) Ltd, i-Admin K K and Epayslip Pte Ltd on the development and release of new cloud-based payroll software, including on MAS regulations, data protection and privacy issues.
- Advising Advocado Pte Ltd on ongoing regulatory and operational issues regarding data privacy and compliance with Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations as well as drafting their privacy documents, website UIs and TOUs, service/user TOUs, employment agreements (for C-suite executives) and other commercial agreements.
- Advising Singapore-based Software-as-a-Service company and award-winning Microsoft partners, Axiom Hub Pte Ltd and Axiom IT Solutions Pte Ltd, on the licensing of their IP rights and software to various telecommunications conglomerates within the Asia region, helping them build up their library of template agreements (including TOUs, NDAs etc), and reviewing and drafting commercial agreements with their customers, suppliers and partners, including distribution and reseller agreements.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bryan Ghows