AnJie Broad Law Firm‘s team is well-equipped to handle the full range of cybersecurity and data matters, extending to privacy policies, cross-border data transfers, and impact assessments. The team’s capabilities cover advising on Chinese government security assessments and standard contract filings for data exports. The practice is jointly led by Samuel Yang in Beijing who is experienced advising on TMT-focused cybersecurity, regulatory and transfer matters, alongside Shanghai-based Sunny Shen, who is reputed for her expertise in regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in the TMT sector. Bill Zhou focuses on tech, data compliance and cybersecurity matters, recently assisting multinational gaming companies and AI firms.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team has deep practical experience in data export security assessment, personal information protection and algorithm compliance. They provide effective tools to help enterprises quickly assess compliance status and assist enterprises in building long-term compliance mechanisms. ’

  • 'Samuel Yang will share the latest developments and practical experience in the field of data compliance in a timely manner and provide forward-looking compliance advice for enterprises according to the nature of the enterprise and the compliance practices of the same industry. ’

  • 'Samuel Yang does meticulous work, has sufficient knowledge reserves, an in-depth understanding of business and industry, and excellent English skills. He has a considerable degree of understanding and mastery of overseas legislative progress, regulatory trends, and judicial practice.’

Work highlights

Advised a global industry trade association on data center establishment in northern Asia, including data flow mapping, regulatory restrictions, and drafting internal data policies.
Advised a leading UK-headquartered asset management firm on PIPL compliance and cross-border data transfer filings for its private fund business expansion in China.
Advised one of the top 5 global pharmaceutical companies on data compliance and data exports and assisted it with preparing an application for a security assessment of its data exports from China.

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Bill Zhou

Practice head

Samuel Yang; Sunny Shen

Other key lawyers

Bill Zhou