Mayer Brown‘s group works in close collaboration with the firm’s Hong Kong office, and has a focus on fintech, regulation tech, AI, emerging payment tech, mobile payment deals and data protection issues. The team frequently advises on major data breaches, as well as media and telecoms regulatory matters. Splitting her time between Singapore and Hong Kong, team lead Amita Haylock advises on regulatory and licensing issues, contract disputes, data privacy matters and cyber breaches.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- 'I appreciate the team's responsiveness, quick turnaround time, and practical advice.'
- 'Amita Haylock is extremely responsive, which helps especially with my company's sometimes unpredictable deadlines. She provides practical advice.'
Key clients
- Uber Technologies
- Soramitsu
- NEC Corporation
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
- Li & Fung
- Charlotte Tilbury
- AsiaSat
- First Digital Trust Limited
- Legacy Trust Company Limited
- Yum! Brands, Inc.
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC)
- JP Morgan
Work highlights
Advised Soramitsu on the licensing of its blockchain technology into mainland China.
Defended First Digital Trust against allegations of breach of contract, breach of trust, gross negligence, fraud, and conspiracy arising from services provided to the plaintiff.
Defended Legacy Trust Company on allegations of breach of contract, breach of trust, and gross negligence arising from services provided to the plaintiff.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Amita Haylock