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WongPartnership LLP

WongPartnership LLP

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Data protection and cyber security: Local firms

The team at WongPartnership LLP receives instruction from some of Singapore’s largest banks and insurers, as well as its major telecoms, transport, media, hospitality, healthcare and property companies. The group is well-versed in developing coherent regulatory compliance strategies, assisting with cyber breach management, and advising on post-incident review and mitigation. Lam Chung Nian heads up the group, bringing expertise to both litigious and non-contentious work. Other key names Kylie Peh and Nick Chiam, whose regular workload includes assisting with digital asset management and cross-border transfers.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are efficient and know their work.’
  • ‘Lam Chung Nian stands out as experienced and knowledgeable.’
  • ‘Kylie Peh is knowledgeable when it comes to the data protection and cyber security industries.’
  • ‘The team is extraordinary and provides an excellent service.’
  • ‘Very responsive, committed, and reliable.'
  • 'They treat each case as their own, even if it's a small matter. They always follow-up, anticipate needs, and have a great relationship with regulators.’
  • ‘Responsiveness, reliability, commitment, and they take ownership. This specifically applies to Nick Chiam and Lam Chung Nian. They know what they're doing and they're always remarkably helpful.’
  • ‘Efficient and resourceful.’

Key clients

  • Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA)
  • DBS Bank Ltd.
  • OCBC Bank
  • Alicloud

Work highlights

Advised a client on various strategic data protection workstreams in connection with its fintech, digitalisation, banking and technology matters.
Advised SIA on various multi-jurisdictional data protection and TMT mandates and digital initiatives.
Acted as Singapore counsel in the $24bn acquisition of hyperscale data centre specialist Airtrunk.
Practice head

Lam Chung Nian

Other key lawyers

Kylie Peh; Nick Chiam

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