Clifford Chance supports a diverse roster of TMT clients on a broad range of instructions. The group advises innovative biotech companies, telecoms giants and multinational automotive clients on matters ranging from joint ventures and data privacy to Hong Kong IPOs and IP protection, and is well versed in emerging issues involving AI and Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regulations. Joint heads include Ling Ho, who leads on tech sector disputes; Rocky Mui, who advises on fintech-related matters; Fang Liu, whose practice includes capital markets related tech issues; and Stella Cramer, who serves as a key adviser on digital and transformational technology projects, including matters involving blockchain and AI. Acting in support are Thomas Walsh, who is noted for his disputes work, and Clarice Yue, whose practice straddles corporate, commercial, and regulatory elements. Brian Harley is another name to note.

Tommy Liu, a partner adept at advising on transactions, complex contractual arrangements, regulation and data privacy, leads the team at Hogan Lovells, which offers contentious and non-contentious services to a varied group of TMT clients. Recent instructions span regulatory compliance, tech product launches, and mandates in the fields of AI, blockchain, fintech, cybersecurity, and more. Clients benefit from the advice of Katherine Tsang, who focuses on financial services issues. Kenneth Cheung’s broad practice encompasses privacy issues in the consumer and luxury goods spaces, tech outsourcing, and SaaS contracts. Eugene Low handles digital marketing and data privacy issues. Former head Mark Parsons  departed from the practice at the beginning of 2025.

Baker McKenzie‘s TMT practice is equipped to handle a wide spectrum of cross-border mandates in the tech, media, and entertainment sectors. The team is particularly well-versed in matters at the intersection of competition and data and TMT. The practice is co-led by tech regulation, transactional, and cybersecurity specialist Lex Kuo, and media, competition and regulatory-focused Stephen Crosswell. Acting in support are Grace Gao, who concentrates on TV, film, and gaming financing and distribution, and Dominic Edmondson, a key contact for IP and IT sourcing, cybersecurity, e-commerce, telecoms, and data matters. Vivian Tsang focuses on antitrust matters in the TMT space.

Bird & Bird’s Hong Kong team is equipped to advise an impressive clientele on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters concerning data, IPOs, autonomous driving, and robotics. The group has notable experience with AI and blockchain-related work. ‘Very bright’ tech business specialist Wilfred Ng and data and cyber expert James Gong co-head the diverse offering, accompanied by Hwee Yong Neo, who focuses on AI, data, and regulation in the tech sector, and Hank Leung, who counsels on IP-related issues. Ted Chwu acts on a range of matters, from communications and software to data centres and semiconductors.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s leading TMT practice delivers comprehensive advice across digital infrastructure, technology transactions, telecommunications, data governance, M&A, and venture capital. Practice head Connell O’Neill has recently led on multi-billion-dollar data centre joint ventures, cutting-edge digital media mandates, and major cybersecurity incidents. Sébastien Evrard focuses on competition and regulatory matters. Fang Xue and Qi Yue are active on high-value M&A deals involving PE, VC, and TMT players, and Nate Hancock is noted for his skill in drafting and negotiating sophisticated technology and commercial agreements.

King & Wood Mallesons is a market leader in technology, media and telecommunications, advising on some of the region’s most high-profile and market-defining mandates across Hong Kong, Asia Pacific and beyond. The firm acts for regulators, government bodies and leading corporates on projects spanning both established and emerging technologies. Peter Bullock leads the multidisciplinary practice, which combines contentious, regulatory and transactional expertise. Urszula McCormack is a standout name for blockchain and digital economy work, with particular strength at the intersection of technology and financial services.

Morrison & Foerster maintains a leading TMT practice, acting for a blue-chip roster of global tech giants and emerging companies on market entry, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and disputes. The group is a go-to for industry leaders across fintech, gaming, e-commerce, cloud, payments, and digital platforms, with privacy and data security also a recognised strength. Practice heads Gordon Milner, noted for his expertise on online services in China, and Chuan Sun, who advises multinationals, SOEs, and start-ups alike, anchor the team. Gigi Yuen is also key to the team’s ongoing successes.

A&O Shearman’s TMT team is a go-to adviser for major multinational clients in the telecoms and technology sectors, handling high-stakes transactions, regulatory mandates and complex disputes. The practice is led by seasoned technology specialist Victor Ho, alongside Anna Gamvros, who focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity, and David Norman, who advises established players and emerging disruptors across the electric vehicle, health tech and fintech spaces. Ruby Kwok is another key contact in the group. Benjamin Crawford has relocated to the firm’s Abu Dhabi office.

Technology transactions and digital infrastructure expert and ‘great lawyer’ Joshua Cole serves as leader of Ashurst’s TMT group, which handles a variety of work types, from advising on subsea cable infrastructure and cross-border corporate matters, to digital assets, financial services and e-commerce-related issues. Cole is joined by Hoi Tak Leung, who leads on sensitive data privacy and cybersecurity instructions in the tech field.

CMS Hong Kong LLP fields one of Hong Kong’s premier TMT practices, combining deep sector knowledge with regulatory insight across telecoms, media, e-commerce, IT infrastructure, data protection, and cybersecurity. Practice head Jonathan Chu, who also leads the Hong Kong IP group, is a standout figure with broad expertise across commercial and contentious mandates, including fintech, entertainment, technology, and data privacy. The group also supports traditional industries such as automotive, banking, life sciences and retail, on technology-driven issues.

Boasting strong capabilities across the full range of TMT mandates, Deacons is led by Machiuanna Chu, a specialist in cross-border investments in emerging technologies. The team assists various clients, from cloud computing and healthcare tech businesses to film and TV studios, with instructions across M&A, JV, data, licensing, IPOs and investment transactions. Charmaine Koo, whose practice spans AI and licensing issues, and advertising specialist Theresa Luk advise international media and entertainment players on a range of matters concerning production and distribution. Another key workflow is IP-related work, where Catherine Zheng is a key name, as is litigator Ian Liu.

Lauren Hurcombe, who focuses on issues concerning AI, digital and tech asset exploitation, and outsourcing deals, heads the offering at DLA Piper. Key group members include multijurisdictional tech outsourcing specialist Venus Cheung, who is also well-versed in IT regulatory, data protection, and commercial matters, and Angele Lok, a lawyer sought after by financial services clients for guidance on various outsourcing, transactional and regulatory matters.

Haldanes houses a well-established media and entertainment practice led by industry expert John McLellan. A go-to for high-profile production companies, international musicians, managers, and agents, Michael Leow handles matters from production financing to digital media IP, and comes highly recommended by clients. Anthony Leung focuses on music licensing, artwork commissioning, events, talent agreements, and more, and Marron Wong manages high-profile transactions in the space.

With Hui Xu at the helm, Latham & Watkins LLP serves a varied client base, from tech giants, e-commerce heavyweights, and gaming companies, to key investors into TMT sectors. Working closely with the firm’s Dubai and London offices, the group handles contentious and non-contentious mandates, with an emphasis on advising international sponsors and investors in relation to public listings and large M&A and PE deals. Benjamin Su counsels tech clients on cross-border corporate and US securities law matters, and Anthony Liu‘s practice spans commercial and regulatory work for a wide range of TMT clients, from established names to emerging disruptors. The team welcomed Eversheds Sutherland team head Rhys McWhirter in August 2025.

Shanghai-based data and transactions specialist Alex Roberts leads the offering at Linklaters, which caters to big names in the energy and power, big data, and financial services sectors. The group is best known for its expertise in data transfer agreements, regulatory work, digital transformation mandates, digital infrastructure investments and contracting matters. Roberts is supported by Jasmine Yung, who is trusted to advise on data privacy compliance and M&A, and procurement matters.

 

Gabriela Kennedy leverages her deep IP expertise to lead Mayer Brown‘s TMT team, which offers regulatory, IP, licensing and transactional services to MNCs and other large corporates in the digital and financial services, broadcasting and telecoms, e-commerce, and tech sectors. The group also supports clients with data and cyber needs, and has experience with blockchain and AI-related issues. Amita Haylock is a key name in the practice and tackles tech sector arbitration and mandates concerning IP rights protection, competition and public law.

Jennifer Wu, who navigates regulatory issues and disputes in the fields of tech, cyber, and data, leads Pinsent Masons‘ TMT unit, which regularly advises clients on tech transactions, from licensing deals to outsourcing agreements. Commercial litigation for TMT clients is also a key source of work for the team. With disputes specialist Denise Cheung and non-contentious adviser Sara Chan on the team, the firm is also equipped to provide regulatory advice concerning emerging technology.

RPC frequently advises technology clients on M&A, data compliance, cyber and fraud incident response, and dispute resolution. The team, which also has experience in the world of crypto and stablecoins, is led by Jonathan Crompton, whose experience includes cyberattacks and software disputes. Ivan Chang concentrates on data transfer and protection in the financial services sector, and Andrew Carpenter advises startups, large tech companies, and investors on transactional and regulatory matters.

Fintech specialist Katherine Liu and tech corporate finance and regulatory compliance lawyer Jane Ng jointly lead the team at Stephenson Harwood. The group includes Danny Kan, who works with tech companies and James Wong a key contact for compliance investigations. The team also assists major clients with e-commerce matters, M&A in the digital content space, and financing for early-stage high-tech companies.

With significant experience advising TMT clients in relation to data protection, fintech regulatory compliance, and other key issues, Eversheds Sutherland‘s team includes fintech specialist Frankie Tam, and is poised to assist clients with software, IT procurement and outsourcing work. Kenny Tam‘s wide-ranging capabilities include blockchain and disruptive technologies. Practice head Rhys McWhirter exited the group in August 2025, and Philip Chow departed in September 2025.

Sidley Austin LLP‘s Hong Kong TMT practice focuses on digital infrastructure projects, major investment transactions and capital markets-related matters. The team regularly advises heavyweight technology and e-commerce clients on issues related to data centres and fibre networks as well as semiconductors, tech product developments, and PE investments. The offering is staffed by M&A, PE, and hi-tech sector specialist Charlie Wilson; and Meng Ding, who handles transactions and IPOs for a range of innovative companies. David Ryan arrived from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in 2024.