The TMT team at Linklaters, which is based between Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong, assists an industry-diverse, international client base with matters concerning data protection, large inbound investments, cybersecurity, digital transformations, regulatory issues, cloud services, digital infrastructure projects, and more. The group is also adept at handling M&A, JVs, and other corporate arrangements. Data breach expert Alex Roberts serves as practice head, and is a key contact for technology transactions and outsourcing matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team mainly focuses on cybersecurity and data security. The team's strengths are mainly concentrated in the following aspects. First, the feedback is timely. The emails we sent were replied to very quickly, and the results of the issues were obtained quickly. Even if they could not, they would clearly tell us the response time. Secondly, they have many lawyers in Southeast Asia, which is convenient for us to conduct local legal compliance consultation. Third, considering that Linklaters is an international law firm, even if the team is temporarily unable to handle matters outside the region, they will use the internal links of the law firm to connect with appropriate experts in the region and the field to answer our questions. It is very convenient to consult them on cybersecurity. Fourth, the articles they delivered are also of a certain level. After just a few communications, the deliverables were adjusted to the direction we wanted.’
‘Attorney Ruoyi was very responsive and readily available to arrange impromptu phone calls or communications. His responses were also very positive. Attorney Alex speaks fluent Chinese, making communication with him very convenient and avoiding potential misunderstandings due to language barriers.’
‘Responsive, available globally, solution-oriented, enthusiastic.’
Key clients
- Rio Tinto
- Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Citibank
Work highlights
Advising Rio Tinto on its US$6.7bn recommended cash takeover offer for Arcadium Lithium plc, a NYSE-listed Jersey incorporated company.
Advising Citibank on its cooperation with China Guangfa Bank and China Merchant Bank under the cross-boundary wealth management connect scheme in the Greater Bay Area.
Advising Citibank on the sale of its consumer banking franchises in China.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alex Roberts