Counting listed and private corporations, global banks and credit providers, technology enterprises and consumer companies among its key roster of clients, Linklaters showcases demonstrable expertise across a range of domestic and cross-border mandates, from data compliance and audit programmes, data transfer and data sharing arrangements to cyber and data breaches, among others. Adrian Fisher leads the team and handles data security incidents, in addition to advising on digital transformations, while recently promoted partner Alaister Johnson’s workload includes cross-border data protection compliance programmes, regulatory matters and investigations, and cyber breaches. Jia-Yi Tay, who coordinates responses to cyber security incidents and personal data breaches, is another key contact in the group.

The team at Clifford Chance handles a broad range of mandates, from data compliance programmes, regulatory reviews and the commercialisation of data to cross-border data transfers, enforcement actions in regulatory investigations and cyber security incidents. Stella Cramer leads the practice and advises on data compliance strategies, with additional experience in assisting clients managing cyber risks and handling high-profile cyber breaches.

Counting leading players in the technology, entertainment and media sectors, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (Singapore) LLP advises on matters concerning privacy policy and compliance issues, in addition to cross-border data transfers, cyber incidents, ransomware attacks and data breach notifications. Sheena Jacob leads the team and has demonstrable experience in handling cyber security and data localisation mandates across Asia, with notable expertise and a track record in assisting clients with high-profile data breaches involving ransomware attacks. Jacob is praised for her ‘deep knowledge of data protection and cyber security’.

Norton Rose Fulbright stands out for its ‘strong technical knowledge and experience’ in cross-border, high-profile data breaches and cyber incidents, with additional expertise in handling a broad range of data protection advisory and compliance mandates. Counting energy, transport and life sciences companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations and Asian conglomerates among his key roster of clients, practice leader Wilson Ang focuses on cyber security attacks, data breaches, regulatory notifications and data compliance projects. Ang is ably supported by Jeremy Lua in cyber security and data incidents, and Jeremiah Chew, a director at Ascendant Legal LLC, advises on data privacy regulatory and transactional matters.

The multi-disciplinary practice at Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore stands out for its expertise in multi-party data breaches, with additional experience in handling data protection compliance and regulatory matters, cross-border data transfers and cyber security incidents. Nicholas Sykes, who advises on mandates concerning cyber insurance and data breach incidents, jointly leads the team alongside managing partner Thomas Choo, who focuses on data protection compliance issues. Zhen Guang Lam is ‘a valuable asset to the team’.

Squire Patton Boggs provides ‘timely, concise and business-oriented advice’ on cross-border matters concerning data commercialisation and regulatory compliance, data transfers and GDPR, with demonstrable capability in handling cyber security and data breach incidents. Charmian Aw spearheads the offering in Singapore and dispenses ‘succinct, extremely prompt and practical advice’ on multi-jurisdictional data compliance mandates, data governance issues and transfers. Aw’s ‘ability to navigate complex data protection and cyber security issues is unparalleled’.