Shanghai-based data and transactions specialist Alex Roberts leads the offering at Linklaters, which caters to big names in the energy and power, big data, and financial services sectors. The group is best known for its expertise in data transfer agreements, regulatory work, digital transformation mandates, digital infrastructure investments and contracting matters. Roberts is supported by Jasmine Yung, who is trusted to advise on data privacy compliance and M&A, and procurement matters.  
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Key clients

  • HKEX
  • Citibank HK
  • I Squared Capital
  • River Square Company Limited

Work highlights

Advised Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on its strategic pivot towards leveraging technology to enhance financial services infrastructure and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Advised Citibank on its launch of cross-boundary WMC services under the Greater Bay Area pilot.
Advised I Squared Capital and its investment holding company, HGC Global Communications, on their USD 1 billion proposed takeover of HKBN Ltd.

Practice head

Alex Roberts

Other key lawyers

Jasmine Yung