Counting listed and private corporations, global banks and credit providers, technology enterprises and consumer companies among its key roster of clients, Linklaters showcases demonstrable expertise across a range of domestic and cross-border mandates, from data compliance and audit programmes, data transfer and data sharing arrangements to cyber and data breaches, among others. Adrian Fisher leads the team and handles data security incidents, in addition to advising on digital transformations, while recently promoted partner Alaister Johnson’s workload includes cross-border data protection compliance programmes, regulatory matters and investigations, and cyber breaches. Jia-Yi Tay, who coordinates responses to cyber security incidents and personal data breaches, is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team has good cross-border knowledge and is responsive.'
  • 'Broad range of expertise and excellent technically. They are able to draw on and consolidate advice from across the international network to provide a true global perspective.'
  • 'Adrian Fisher is a strong lawyer and very commercial.'
  • 'The team is able to give practical advice, even in the face of uncertain regulations. Their experience is well-regarded in the industry.'

Key clients

  • Citibank
  • ByteDance
  • Frasers Property
  • Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Melco)
  • DP World
  • ALJ
  • Neuralnetics
  • Emirates Telecommunication Group Company PJSC
  • Viking Cruises

Work highlights

Advising Citi on the sale of its seven consumer banking franchises in Southeast Asia and EMEA and its wealth management business in China, including on the deal critical tech/separation workstreams (particularly for the transfer of data and records).
Advising a global company, in its response to a cyber extortion event impacting 66 jurisdictions (including Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam), including advising on notification requirements, internal investigations and regulatory responses.
Advising an oil major on its global roll-out of their stakeholder management process and systems for compliance with data protection laws, including developing a tailored operational guide and facilitating workshops.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Adrian Fisher

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Alaister Johnson

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Jia-Yi Tay

Practice head

Adrian Fisher

Other key lawyers

Alaister Johnson; Jia-Yi Tay