WongPartnership LLP has an established IP, technology and data group, bringing a full-service and holistic approach to TMT matters. Operating across the IP and TMT spheres, it represents a large number of big-name corporate clients, along with various government agencies, local and regional financial institutions, and private equity investors. It has achieved further growth in gaming and generative AI and has achieved additional prominence in high-value tech procurement and cyber-breach response matters. Lam Chung Nian (‘very approachable and informative’) leads the team and has an extensive background in software licensing, outsourcing, systems development and integration agreements. Kylie Peh is also noted for outsourcing, software maintenance, licensing and other IT collaboration arrangements.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh are the standout out partners.'

  • 'We are more than confident and comfortable working with Lam Chung Nian due to his astounding understanding of the practical aspects of this practice area. He provides very practical and sound advice to clients with a sensible analysis of the legal framework.’

  • ‘The firm always maintains high standards when providing services to their clients.’

  • ‘Excellent communication and great services.'

  • 'The firm has a team of dynamic and experienced lawyers.'

Key clients

  • Singapore Airlines
  • DBS Bank
  • SMRT Corporation
  • Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation
  • Comba Telecom Network Systems
  • KrisShop
  • Savu Investments
  • SportSG
  • Pico Immersive
  • Weiyu Films
  • Smartchain Growth

Work highlights

  • Advised the joint financial advisers on the legal and regulatory aspects across technology, media, entertainment, broadcasting, and data laws in relation to a de-SPAC process involving an online streaming platform business with gaming elements.
  • Advised OCBC in relation to the roll-out of its digital banking services, and assisted with the drafting and reviewing the terms and conditions of digital banking services and use of third-party software platforms in conjunction with such digital banking services.
  • Advised Sport Singapore (SportSG) on the hosting agreement with World Aquatics for the World Aquatics Championships, and the launch of Singapore's first data exchange.

Lawyers

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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.

Lam Chung Nian

Other key lawyers

Kylie Peh