Wilson Ang > Norton Rose Fulbright > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

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.

Noted for its ‘unparalleled reputation in the market’, Norton Rose Fulbright handles a range of mandates across the technology, finance, life sciences, and energy sectors. The team excels in financial crime investigations, cybersecurity breaches, and data incidents, frequently advising on sensitive internal and government investigations, particularly in complex cross-border cases involving bribery, fraud, sanctions violations, modern slavery, and cyber-related mandates. Practice head Wilson Ang advises on strategic governance issues and dispute resolution, including conducting internal investigations on business ethics, modern slavery, human rights and anti-corruption matters in Asia Pacific.

Highlighted for its ‘exceptional responsiveness, reliability, and comprehensive approach’, Norton Rose Fulbright’s fintech practice stands out with its regulatory expertise in P2P platforms, blockchain, data privacy, and technology disputes. The team adeptly supports major clients with fintech expansions and has experienced a notable increase in demand for guidance on emerging platforms and disruptive technologies, particularly for those introducing new products in Singapore prior to a global launch. At the helm sits Etelka Bogardi, who divides her time between Singapore and Hong Kong and is recognised for her expertise in the regulation of digital assets and innovative payment solutions. Anna Tipping is noted for her extensive experience in the insurance sector, while Wilson Ang stands out for his work on crypto matters. Nina Stammbach is also recommended and has been lauded as an ‘exceptional professional’.

Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a major focus on TMT with its expertise centring on transactions and commercial matters, fintech regulatory engagements and digital transformation projects for banks and financial institutions, along with crisis management and incident response. It remains actively engaged in digital transformation projects and large tech outsourcing engagements, while seeing further growth in addressing cyber threats and ransomware attacks. It is also noted for its work in payment services, including helping businesses to establish Asia hubs in Singapore. Etelka Bogardi is Asia head of the fintech and financial services regulatory practice, splitting her time between Singapore and Hong Kong. Wilson Ang is a senior dispute resolution lawyer with a background in cybersecurity and data breaches. The team is supported by commercial and transactions specialist Jeremiah Chew, a director at Formal Law Alliance partner firm Ascendant Legal LLC.