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Bird & Bird ATMD LLP
2 SHENTON WAY #18-01
SGX CENTRE 1
SINGAPORE 068804
Singapore
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Elaina Foo

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+6564289454 elaina.foo@twobirds.com View profile

Work Department

Commercial

Position

Senior Asscoiate

Career

I am a commercial lawyer with a particular focus on helping clients navigate the converging technology and media sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.

In the technology space, I have significant experience guiding both Industry 4.0 players on their efforts to scale and incumbents on their strategic digital transformation efforts, including advising on a landmark US$100 million deal on the sourcing of autonomous haulage trucks, on the regional launch of a major ride-hailing app, on a APAC roll-out of a connected car offering for a major manufacturer, on the commercialisation of applications powered by artificial intelligence, and on innovative uses of data in the banking and insurance sectors.

In the media space, I regularly support established content owners and pay TV channels on the more traditional aspects of their business in the region, including recently advising on the launch of a new pay TV channel.

In addition, I am the go-to contact for both traditional content owners and newer entrants looking to launch new OTT platforms in the Asia-Pacific region. I have contributed articles to industry publications, such as AVIA’s Asia Video Industry Report 2019, on this topic. Further leveraging on my experience in both media and autonomous vehicle technology, I have also advised car manufacturers and global technology companies on the media aspects of their developing connected and autonomous vehicles strategies.

My approach to these projects is also grounded in my technology sourcing, cybersecurity and data protection background. This includes substantial experience advising on the full life cycle of data protection and cybersecurity matters, from engaging with regulators on proposed legislation, negotiating these issues as part of complex technology transactions and designing internal policies, to advising on regulator engagement and investigations following a data breach.

Admission

  • Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore (2016)

Education

  • J.D. (Magna Cum Laude), Singapore Management University (2015)
  • Bachelor of Business Management (Summa Cum Laude), Singapore Management University (2012)

Lawyer Rankings

Singapore > TMT: local firms

(Rising stars)

Elaina Foo – Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP provides ‘commercially sound and expeditious advice’ to its stellar roster of clients, ranging from multinational corporations and fast-growth technology companies to start-ups in the APAC region on the full spectrum of TMT mandates, including commercial, regulatory, and transactional work, as well as technology and communications-related disputes. Managing partner Jeremy Tan leads the team and stands out for his expertise in the digital arena, advising on cross-border matters concerning artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cyber security, among other mandates. Loren Leung advises on sourcing and outsourcing, software development, and licensing mandates, while Lijun Chui focuses on TMT-related disputes. Other key contacts in the group include senior consultant Gigi Cheah and senior associate Elaina Foo.

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