Mr Lionel Tan > Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

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 Lionel Tan

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+65 62320752 lionel.tan@rajahtann.com

Work Department

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Position

Partner, Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Career

Lionel has a keen interest in the field of Information Technology Law, with special emphasis on the developing area of litigation practice in the Information Technology arena. He has been involved in cases dealing with Internet defamation, Internet fraud, on-line security breaches, trade secrets and misappropriation of confidential information, telecommunication regulatory issues and software implementation and website development disputes.

He advises and represents clients on intellectual property matters relating to trade mark and copyright infringements. He also advises and represents clients on IP matters relating to brand protection, licensing and franchising issues. He is currently the President of the Licensing Executives Society (Singapore).

He also advises clients on compliance measures in relation to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and is a member of the National Council of Social Services’ Workgroup for the PDPA. He advises clients on handling cyber security breaches and investigations by regulators arising from such breaches..

Lionel also advises and speaks regularly on the legal issues involving Social Media and the managing of companies’ Social Media presence.

He is ranked as a Recognised Practitioner in Technology, Media & Telecoms by Chambers Asia Pacific and recognised in Technology Law by Best Lawyers.

Memberships

  • Secretary, Lawnet, Legal Research Sub-Committee (1995 – 1997)
  • Member, Penal Code Review Committee (1994 – 1997)
  • Member, Law Society PDPA Legal Advice Scheme

Lawyer Rankings

Singapore > Data protection and cyber security

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.

Singapore > TMT: local firms

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.

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