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Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Offices

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
9 STRAITS VIEW
MARINA ONE WEST TOWER #06-07
SINGAPORE 018937
018937
Singapore
Visit website 65 6535 3600 65 6225 9630

Mr Steve Tan

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+65 62320786 steve.tan@rajahtann.com

Work Department

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Position

Deputy Head, Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Career

Steve is the Deputy Head of Rajah & Tann Singapore’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice. His expertise lies in the areas of Data Protection, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, Communications and Digital Media / Entertainment and Telecommunications law.

He is at the forefront of data privacy law work and developments in South East Asia. Steve’s work in personal data protection law and data/cybersecurity in Singapore is a first for various service offerings. An instance includes providing a one-stop-shop data/cyber breach service that combines legal and technical forensic services.

Steve has been appointed Adjunct Professor of the Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore, to teach its Privacy & Data Protection law course. Steve is also among the first set of accredited lawyers announced by the Singapore Academy of Law announced in March 2023, achieving Senior Accredited Specialist status in Data & Digital Economy.

Steve co-founded Rajah & Tann Technologies Pte Ltd, the corporate arm of Rajah & Tann Asia that provides market leading tech-enabled legal solutions to clients. Steve also co-founded Rajah & Tann Cybersecurity Pte Ltd which focuses on providing professional cybersecurity services to help clients protect, mitigate against cyber-attacks, minimise disruptions from a security breach and effectively deal with a breach incident.

Memberships

  • Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • Member, International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)

Lawyer Rankings

Singapore > TMT: local firms

(Leading individuals)

Steve Tan – Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

The ‘incredibly responsive and commercial’ team at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP services its stellar client roster on big-ticket technology and telecoms transactions, disputes, and regulatory mandates, with demonstrable experience advising on fintech and e-commerce developments. Data protection and cybersecurity is another key area of focus for the group. Praised as ‘one of the top lawyers in the field of TMT’, Steve Tan stands out for his experience in data privacy and jointly leads the team alongside Benjamin Cheong, who advises on a range of technology-related transactions, and data protection and cybersecurity expert Rajesh Sreenivasan. Tanya Tang is ‘extremely knowledgeable’ in regulatory mandates and Lionel Tan handles cases concerning internet defamation and fraud, online security breaches, and confidential information.

Singapore > Data protection and cyber security

(Leading Individuals)

Steve Tan – Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

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.

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