Mr Mark Parsons > Hogan Lovells > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Consumer brands, financial services clients and a wide array of players in the TMT sector turn to Hogan Lovells for assistance with issues concerning cyber security, open banking, cloud services and blockchain. Key types of work at the firm include market access analysis, regulatory advice and the drafting and review of commercial contracts; the team is also well-placed to draft and negotiate agreements for technology collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Mark Parsons spearheads the offering; his commercial and regulatory expertise extends to advising on technology and business process outsourcing projects. Eugene Low leads the Hong Kong IPMT practice and has focuses on IP and data privacy matters. Andrew McGinty handles transactional work in the TMT arena, while Tommy Liu advises on contractual arrangements for TMT-related projects. PJ Kaur and Katherine Tsang are also key contacts in the group.

Hogan Lovells provides broad expertise spanning an array of issues, including conducting compliance audits, the handling of personal data within M&A and joint ventures, and commercial arrangements involving the right to use personal data. The group regularly engages with clients seeking to integrate Asian data protection and cybersecurity policies with international regulations, and acts for clients in enforcement actions. Practice head Mark Parsons has a great deal of regulatory expertise, with particular emphasis on the technology and telecoms sectors, and often advises on data licensing and the exploitation of IT assets. TMT specialist Tommy Liu has deep knowledge of outsourcing issues and data privacy matters, while Eugene Low has vast experience in regulatory investigation, litigation, and data breach incidents.

Hogan Lovells International LLP offers a wide range of expertise, spanning corporate and finance, IPMT, global regulatory, litigation, and employment. The firm addresses key areas like privacy, cybersecurity, fintech, and blockchain, offering services such as market access analysis, regulatory counsel, and compliance report drafting. Spearheaded by Mark Parsons from Hong Kong, the team includes Sherry Gong, who excels in data privacy, cybersecurity, and e-commerce, guiding multinationals through intricate cross-border undertakings. Don Williams supports TMT companies across all stages from startup to mature public company, encompassing areas such as VC/PE financing and M&A. Tong Zhu specialises in data privacy and e-commerce in China, offering advice on data-related challenges including data localisation and IT structure implications. Flora Feng aids foreign enterprises in navigating regulatory matters in China, notably in cybersecurity and personal data protection arenas, while Lu Zhou represents multinational corporations and PE fund clients in cross-border M&A, venture capital investments, and restructuring.