Christopher & Lee Ong has one of Malaysia’s largest TMT and data protection practices, handling a wide range of advisory and transactional work. The team’s expertise covers complex IT and cloud contracts, data protection and cybersecurity matters, 5G network deployment, and advice on media content production and exploitation. The practice is led by Deepak Pillai, whose work focuses on complex IT contracts and regulatory advice concerning data protection and cybersecurity. The senior team also includes Kuok Yew Chen, whose experience includes serving on the Bar Council’s technology committee, and Intan Haryati, both of whom handle a broad range of TMT transactions and advisory matters. Further expertise is provided by Anissa Maria Anis and Yong Shih Han, who are active on complex TMT and media issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deepak Pillai is a very pleasant contact who, in addition to his legal knowledge, also keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients. He is extremely well-connected throughout the region. We would also like to make a special mention of his team, who have also supported us for some time with exemplary commitment and very good work results.’
- ‘The team is excellent. The service provided is highly qualified and they deliver very satisfactory work results. Their work is uncomplicated and more goal-oriented than others.’
- ‘They're able to understand the needs of the business while delivering practical advice that can be implemented.’
Work highlights
Acted for one of Malaysia’s first licensed digital banks, regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia, in relation to the drafting and provision of legal advice on a host-to-host collaboration contract with a licensed capital markets intermediary.
Advised one of India’s largest fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platforms on the regulatory and compliance framework for launching its services in Malaysia.
Advised a UK-based, venture-backed smartphone and audio device manufacturer on the legal and regulatory risks associated with launching devices in Malaysia featuring a preinstalled voice recorder application and widget.
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Practice head
Deepak Pillai
Other key lawyers
Kuok Yew Chen; Intan Haryati; Anissa Maria Anis; Yong Shih Han