Bird & Bird ATMD LLP provides ‘commercially sound and expeditious advice’ to its stellar roster of clients, ranging from multinational corporations and fast-growth technology companies to start-ups in the APAC region on the full spectrum of TMT mandates, including commercial, regulatory, and transactional work, as well as technology and communications-related disputes. Managing partner Jeremy Tan leads the team and stands out for his expertise in the digital arena, advising on cross-border matters concerning artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cyber security, among other mandates. Loren Leung advises on sourcing and outsourcing, software development, and licensing mandates, while Lijun Chui focuses on TMT-related disputes. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Gigi Cheah and senior associate Elaina Foo.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is extremely knowledgeable in this area of practice. They provide practical advice, and consistently deliver work to an extremely high level of quality.’
  • ‘Jeremy Tan and Loren Leung are great leaders in their field.’
  • ‘Attention to detail and efficient.’

  • ‘Jeremy Tan's team is adept at navigating the region's regulatory challenges while providing commercially sound and expeditious advice to clients.’

  • 'The TMT team impresses with its spread and depth of knowledge. They build upon the wealth of experience of their lawyers as well as their exposure to cutting-edge work from their diverse client base.'

  • 'We appreciate Jeremy Tan's ability to navigate complex issues and discussions with a keen ear and sharp eye for details. He grasps complex information with ease and is able to help clients focus on key issues and hurdles to overcome, always with an affable and professional demeanour.'

Key clients

  • Tencent

Work highlights

  • Advised Tencent, a Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate, on a wide range of commercial, privacy and public policy matters across the APAC region.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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.

Jeremy Tan

Other key lawyers

Loren Leung, Lijun Chui, Gigi Cheah, Elaina Foo