Distinguished by its popularity with multinational clients, Shearn Delamore & Co’s ‘agile and innovative’ TMT department advises social media and tech platforms and digital banks on a wide gamut of matters. The group demonstrates tenacity in the negotiation of software development and licensing agreements, regulatory compliance matters, data protection work, and digital bank development projects. With recent ventures including AI and the Internet of Things, other strengths involve cross-border data transfers, data protection, and related tax concerns. Timothy Siaw, an expert on matters at the intersect of IP and tech, leads the practice alongside the ’eminently reliable’ Janet Toh, who represents clients in outsourcing and software development deals. Christina Kow focuses on fintech matters, Shanti Mogan handles tech disputes and regulatory compliance, and Lilien Wong concentrates on e-commerce and gaming litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is responsive, innovative and helpful.'
‘The team is led by Shanti Mogan, and she is very helpful and responsive.’
‘Shearn's TMT Team practice, ably led by Janet Toh, is agile and innovative. They collaborate well with us and provide invaluable counsel and advice when we have encountered novel issues with technology contracts, in particular machine learning and generative AI. They have the ability to turnaround advice within a short time frame and have been instrumental in helping us close key material contracts.'
‘Janet Toh and Krystle Lui are the standout individuals. They are principled, innovative commercially astute and very sharp.’
‘Shearn Delamore & Co's team is always meticulous, professional, responsive and efficient.’
‘Shearn Delamore is my go-to law firm for TMT and data protection matters arising in Malaysia. Punctual advice, good commercial awareness, peerless technical knowledge.’
‘Janet Toh is eminently reliable and very experienced.’
Key clients
- Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd
- Genting Malaysia Bhd
- Public listed Telco
- Public listed Telco
- One of the biggest multi-level marketing entities
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
Timothy Siaw; Janet Toh
Other key lawyers
Christina Kow; Shanti Mogan; Lilien Wong; Krystle Lui