Simmons & Simmons‘ team is led by Yingyu Wang, a recognised specialist in the area, including in TMT transactions, data privacy and cybersecurity, and fintech; she is particularly known for Web3, blockchain and digital matters. The highly rated group is increasingly active in Asia Pacific-wide engagements, often for financial institutions in relation to data issues. The group advises a range of local, regional and international businesses.
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- 'Practical regulatory advice. Clear in depth understanding of regulator's preferences.'
Key clients
- Shein
- Ant Financial, Alipay, WorldFirst
- Coinbase, CB payments
- Shopline
- Aeon Co. Ltd
- Coinbase, CB Payments
- Joyy Inc
- Torus Labs
- Hashed
Work highlights
Advised one of the world’s largest global asset managers on its Asia Pacific-wide personal data issues.
Assisted a client in applying and receiving its APEC CBPR/PRP certificate.
Advised an exchange on the licensing of its data.
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Practice head
Yingyu Wang