Topcom China Law Offices‘ team showcases strong capabilities in handling compliance and investigation cases, as well as GDPR, cross-border transmissions and data-breach response-related matters. Managing partner James Jiang has a wide-ranging practice which includes corporate, cybersecurity and data protection matters, while founding partner Joyce Xie’s areas of expertise span all aspects of government affairs, dispute resolution, cybersecurity and data protection.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Topcom demonstrates exceptional expertise in data protection, particularly in cross-border data transfers, data localization compliance, and the implementation of personal information protection.'

  • 'The team's unique strengths include: a deep understanding of the differences between Chinese data protection regulations and international standards which enables them to provide practical compliance solutions for multinational companies. Lawyers with technical backgrounds understand complex IT architectures and data processes.'

  • 'Innovative initiatives, a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism, integrating expertise in related fields such as cybersecurity and IP.'
  • ‘James Jiang demonstrated exceptional professionalism. He was able to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business processes. He excelled in communicating with regulators, effectively safeguarding our clients' interests. He proactively provided regulatory updates and risk alerts, helping us prepare in advance. He demonstrated exceptional crisis management skills in handling data breach emergency responses.'

Work highlights

Provided daily legal counsel services on data compliance for a world-leading automotive manufacturing company, including reviewing data protection agreements and providing comprehensive compliance advice on personal information protection.
Provided legal advice on cross-border data transfer to the world’s leading fruit company.
Represented the world-renowned biotechnology and biomaterials company to build data compliance system for its WeChat Mini Program.

Practice head

James Jiang

Other key lawyers

Joyce Xie