DLA Piper is widely recognised as a market leader in data protection, particularly in the hospitality sector, where it advises leading international hotel brands on APAC-wide compliance programmes. Practice head Carolyn Bigg is a leading authority on data protection, with standout expertise in bespoke compliance programmes and cyber incident management across Greater China. Venus Cheung is noted for her expertise in cloud, apps, IT infrastructure, and MLPs, while Qiuyang Zhao bolsters the team’s transactional capability with due diligence support on IP, data, and IT issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘DLA is very knowledgeable in the challenging and ever-changing data protection area. They know how to advise in-house lawyers in a timely manner with respect to the complexities in this space in a user-friendly, practical way.'
- ‘Carolyn Biggs and Amanda Ge are both outstanding, hardworking and practical lawyers. They are able to give us clear and to-the-point valuable legal advice and are able to also provide us with a clear game plan regarding how to handle the various data protection issues that arise.'
- ‘Working with DLA has been an invaluable asset in navigating the complex legal landscape of the Greater China Region. Their guidance is marked by a practical approach, ensuring that our strategies are not only academically sound but also realistically applicable.'
- ‘In particular, Carolyn Bigg and Venus Cheung in Hong Kong have been exceptional points of contact, embodying the high standards of service and expertise that DLA is known for.'
Key clients
- GE Vernova
- BASF
- FTI Consulting
- IHG
- Hilton
- Four Seasons
- BorgWarner
- Standard Chartered
- Levi Strauss & Co
- KLK
Work highlights
Assisting BASF in handling the cross-border transfer of China personal data.
Advise IHG and Hilton, on their APAC data protection compliance programmes.
Support BorgWarner, a leading supplier to the automobile industry, on building its global privacy compliance project, with a special focus on China and other APAC jurisdictions.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Carolyn Bigg
Other key lawyers
Qiuyang Zhao; Venus Cheung