The ‘prompt, efficient and responsive’ team at Allen & Gledhill LLP handles a broad range of data protection and cyber security mandates, from regulatory investigations and compliance projects to data breaches and cyber security incidents, among others. Stanley Lai jointly leads the team alongside Eugene Ho, who focuses on the commercialisation of data, pre- and post-cyber-attack cases, in addition to the data aspects of corporate transactions. Praised as a ‘knowledgeable partner with great experience’, Alexander Yap handles privacy compliance matters and data breach management issues, while Tham Kok Leong advises on a range of commercial agreements related to data protection, privacy and cyber security.

The ‘robust and comprehensive’ practice at Bird & Bird ATMD LLP covers the full spectrum of data protection and cyber security mandates, from public policy mandates, assisting policymakers and regulators, to data breaches, cyber security incidents and high-profile disputes, among others. Key clients include leading technology corporations, Singapore blue-chip companies and financial institutions. Practice leader Jeremy Tan has ‘in-depth knowledge’, advising on regulatory and commercial issues arising in the data, cyber security, payments, metaverse, and IoT arenas, while Loren Leung handles multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance mandates. Counsel Shawn Ting, who assists global operators with regulatory issues relating to the establishment of local presence and infrastructure rollout, including the deployment of data centres, is another key contact in the group.

Praised as ‘one of the top firms in Singapore’ for data protection and cyber security, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP handles the full gamut of mandates, from regulatory investigations and compliance projects to data breaches and cyber incidents, including the drafting of response plans and policies. Data governance and cyber security expert Rajesh Sreenivasan jointly leads the team alongside Steve Tan, who is commended as ‘one of the most eminent lawyers in the practice of privacy and data protection’, and Benjamin Cheong, who advises on data protection compliance matters. Lionel Tan, who ‘has demonstrated excellent insight and delivered practical and sound advice into data protection matters and breaches’, is another key contact in the group.

Praised for its ‘professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results’, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow advises on cross-border data transfers and data protection compliance matters, in addition to privacy-related disputes. Andy Leck, who splits his time between Singapore and Yangon, leads the team and Ken Chia ‘provides practical advice’ on privacy and date breach cases. Ren Jun Lim offers ‘valuable insights and solutions to navigate complex challenges’ in the data protection and cyber security arena, while Alex Toh assists clients with digital product rollouts, in addition to digitalisation mandates and data-driven initiatives.

Commended for its ‘in-depth knowledge and expertise’, Dentons Rodyk advises on regulatory investigations and data protection compliance matters, in addition to cross-border data transfers, enforcement actions, data breaches and cyber security incidents. Gilbert Leong has demonstrable experience advising on matters concerning IT law, data protection and computer misuse, and jointly leads the team alongside Maw Jiun Foo, who handles data breaches, data protection impact assessments, and developing data protection and compliance programmes. Catherine Lee handles personal data compliance mandates, and Desmond Chew, who is praised as ‘experienced and knowledgeable beyond his years’, is another key contact in the group.

‘Blending legal acumen with deep industry knowledge and technical expertise’, Drew & Napier LLC handles a range of data and cyber governance matters, from data transfer agreements, policies and governance frameworks to data breaches and regulatory enforcement mandates. Lim Chong Kin counts data protection regulators, multinational corporations driving the data arena and technology companies among his key roster of clients. Chong Kin jointly leads the team alongside David Alfred, who ‘possesses a deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of data protection and can be relied on to provide sound advice and practical guidance at each stage of the matter’.

Counting multinational companies, listed corporations and government regulators among its key roster of clients, WongPartnership LLP advises on domestic and cross-border projects involving PDPA and GDPR issues, in addition to compliance matters, data breach incidents and enforcement actions. Praised for his ‘remarkable breadth and depth of experience’, Lam Chung Nian leads the team and handles projects involving the treatment and handling of customer and employee data across a range of sectors. Kylie Peh is another key contact in the group.