Ms Venus Cheung > DLA Piper > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

In 2024, DLA Piper has seen a growing number of cyber incidents brought on by malware, phishing, and similar incidents, and excels in handling these type of matters. Advising on the regulatory oversight of data flows also falls within the scope of the group’s work. The team’s extensive client list ranges from large conglomerates such as Hilton to logistics companies such as OmniLogistics. Carolyn Bigg heads up the team, and has a strong track record of being involved in and managing data protection compliance programmes and cyber incidents throughout the Greater China region. Senior associate Venus Cheung is well versed in data protection compliance, and is able to assist clients with cybersecurity incidents and risk management.

DLA Piper‘s TMT team focuses on advising international clients on multi-jurisdictional transactional and regulatory TMT matters. The firm stands out for its work in the telecoms sector, where it assists with telecoms licensing, compliance, and operational efficiency for telecom technology such as satellites. In addition to telecoms companies, the practice also acts for tech, fintech, life sciences and e-commerce clients.  Telecoms specialist Lauren Hurcombe leads the practice and advises tech and telecoms clients on TMT and outsourcing transactions, and regulatory and commercial issues. Venus Cheung works closely alongside Hurcombe and concentrates on technology transactions and designing IT infrastructure and data compliance programmes.