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Linklaters navigates an ever changing data privacy landscape, working on an increasingly full gamut of data privacy and cybersecurity, including data privacy and cyber security issues in commercial and technology licensing agreements, as well as potential gaps in their data protection practices that clients may face. On the regulatory side, the group stands out for its regulatory work across Asia and beyond, including assisting with investigations by the PCPD. Practice head Albert Yuen, supported by associate and GDPR data privacy specialist Jasmine Yung, is key in this regard, benefitting from experience working at several international law firms across the APAC region.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Linklaters has assisted us on a gap analysis. From the initial scoping discussions, it was clear that the Linklaters team possessed deep, up-to-date knowledge of the latest privacy regulations, industry standards, and emerging best practices.'

  • 'What truly set Linklaters apart was their ability to translate complex legal and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. Their final privacy gap analysis report not only highlighted the gaps we needed to address but also provided detailed recommendations on how to do so, including suggested policy updates, process improvements, and technology implementations.’

  • ‘Throughout the engagement, the Linklaters team was responsive, collaborative, and deeply committed to understanding our unique business requirements. They worked closely with our internal privacy and compliance teams, fostering a seamless and productive partnership.'

  • ‘They are very proactive and send useful updates and give very commercially focused advice and help assess risk very well.’

  • ‘Albert Yuen takes a practical, realistic approach to issues. He explains complex topics in a relatable manner.’

  • ‘This team is able to advise on not only commercial matters but also regulatory investigations from the PCPD.'

  • ‘They are able to put together a team from across their practices to assist us.'

  • ‘Albert Yuen is superb. A stand-out practitioner in a rapidly evolving and increasingly complex field. He brings a calm, considered approach to complex data and cyber security matters. Delightful to work with.’

Key clients

  • Citibank
  • Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
  • CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
  • Microsoft

Work highlights

Advised Harneys on the sale of its fiduciary business, Harneys Fiduciary, in a transaction backed by global private equity firm, Hillhouse.
Advised Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited on its digital transformation journey, including preparing terms and conditions for HKEX Synapse, a new integrated settlement platform, to complement the existing post-trade infrastructure for Northbound Stock Connect.
Advising Citibank on its cooperation with China Guangfa Bank and China Merchant Bank under the cross-boundary wealth management connect (WMC) scheme in the Greater Bay Area.

Lawyers

Practice head

Albert Yuen

Other key lawyers

Jasmine Yung