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IT/Communications in Singapore

The way businesses use technology is changing, going from back-end support to a driver of innovation and methods of interaction. The pace of development and globalization of today’s marketplace means that our clients require legal advice that remains at the cutting edge of the global IT/C sector, which we provide through Baker & McKenzie's global network and our renowned local expertise.

Having been active in advising on the development of the Singapore communications market since the partial liberalisation began in 1998, we have unparalleled experience in advising new entrants to the Singapore market. We have recently been involved in several innovative deals in this area, including the next generation national broadband project. We are also active in procurement deals for the government and in the private sector, advising on a broad range of transactional (advising carriers and telecommunications suppliers on major infrastructure projects as well as outsourcing) and regulatory matters (licensing and general compliance issues).

The new consumer credit legislation has been amended and requires changes to legal documentation. We discuss the upcoming changes and the options that leasing companies need to consider.
The Australian government has released an issues paper seeking public comment on whether a statutory cause of action for breach of privacy should be incorporated into Australian law. We discuss the current rights of individuals and key issues relevant to the proposed new statutory cause of action. Comment is to be submitted by Friday 4 November 2011.
The Paris Court of Appeal upheld a decision fining a music streaming website 1 million euros for infringing musicians’ and producers’ rights by allowing users to download an application that let them stream copyrighted music and share it with other users.
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Every day our more than 3,800 lawyers, economists, tax advisors and other professionals share insights and best practices across borders and practices. We speak more than 75 languages and represent more than 55 nationalities, and the close relationships among our people fosters the trust needed to develop and deliver world-class solutions to multinational clients.

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