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Rapid change and innovation are at the heart of the IT and communications sectors. When you add the ever changing business and legal environment in China, local knowledge with international experience becomes invaluable. We are widely recognized as one of the leading practices in Hong Kong and China. Our team of dedicated TMT lawyers combines in-depth China experience with knowledge of and experience in the technology and e-commerce, media and entertainment, and communications industries.

Our practice is truly focused on understanding and advising on the legal and commercial needs of our technology and communications clients, as well as those dealing with the IT and communications sector. Our clients include both users and producers of technology, including technology and outsourcing service providers, e-commerce, media, entertainment and telecommunications companies, computer hardware and software providers, banks, insurance companies and manufacturers.

With strength in IT and e-commerce, we offer a wide array of legal services relating to:

Complex technology licensing
Communications and e-commerce
Media and entertainment
Privacy and data protection
Information technology
Mergers and acquisitions
Outsourcing
Private equity and venture capital investments

We also offer unparalleled experience in managing a wide range of cross-border and domestic telecommunications-related projects, including licensing and regulatory issues, diverse contractual matters and networking issues, as well as merger and acquisition transactions for clients in the industry.

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Awards and Recognition

Tier 1 Law Firm in (China / Hong Kong), Chambers Asia 2009-2011
Leading Law Firm for Telecommunications (Hong Kong), PLC Which Lawyer? 2008-2010
Band 1 Law Firm for TMT: Information Technology (Hong Kong), Chambers Asia 2009-2011
Band 1 law firm for TMT: Information Technology (China) – Chambers Asia 2011
Highly Recommended Law Firm for Telecoms & Media (China / Hong Kong), PLC Which Lawyer? 2008-2010

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