
Drew & Napier LLC‘s team is dedicated to handling various matters spanning the telecoms and digital infrastructure, media, tech, data protection and cybersecurity sectors. The group is well-regarded for its capabilities in telecoms and media competition matters, from formulating and implementing merger frameworks, to handling licensing and regulatory issues, data centre roll-outs and telecoms infrastructure deployments. The team’s client list features tech giants, multinationals and local businesses. Lim Chong Kin heads the team and has expertise in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, as does key practitioner David Alfred. Anastasia Su-Anne Chen and Grace Chong both harness a regulatory specialism, while Rakesh Kirpalani has disputes expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'We work with Grace Chong on data privacy and technology regulatory matters, and her team is in a league of its own. What sets them apart is their ability to advise at the intersection of law, tech and commercial strategy. Grace has an exceptional grasp of emerging areas like AI governance, cross-border data flows, and blockchain regulation, and she consistently provides advice that is both technically sound and highly practical.'
- 'The Drew & Napier team, under the leadership of Rakesh Kripalani, has played an instrumental role in supporting us. What makes this practice stand out is not only its legal acumen but its forward-looking mindset. They pre-empt issues before they arise, often safeguarding us from legal exposure in novel areas where few precedents exist'
- 'What potential clients will appreciate about this team is their deep bench strength and strategic sophistication. Their understanding of complex, nascent legal landscapes is matched by their responsiveness and clarity. This is essential for clients like ours operating in high-stakes, evolving domains.'
- 'Timothy Oen is a steady and thoughtful practitioner who excels in distilling complexity into manageable legal options. Ang Wei Shuen brings a sharp and incisive legal mind, often identifying angles others might miss. Shawn Lin and Alex Fong both exemplify the firm’s culture of excellence. They are responsive, grounded, and never lose sight of the client’s broader mission.'
- 'What we have valued most in this team is they're calm under pressure, their willingness to innovate, and their collaborative spirit. They are not only legal advisors but true partners, invested in our mission, generous with their time, and always attuned to the real-world impact of their work.'
- 'Rakesh Kirpalani and his team are very efficient and knowledgeable. I appreciate their advice, especially on disputes, IT and sustainability matters. Their insight is sharp and they are able to spot long term issues that may occur.'
Key clients
- Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA)
- Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC)
- Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI)
- Singapore Telecommunications Limited
- Tencent Holdings Ltd.
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- PCCW Limited
- AT&T Inc.
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- Globe Telecom
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Info-Communications Media Development Authority of Singapore in a comprehensive review of the Telecom Competition Code (TCC) and Media Market Conduct Code, and to draft and implement a harmonised competition code for the telecoms and media industries.
Advised the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam on the development of Brunei’s legal and regulatory framework for the postal sector.
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Practice head
Lim Chong Kin
Other key lawyers
David Alfred; Anastasia Su-Anne Chen; Rakesh Kirpalani; Grace Chong; Timothy Oen; Shawn Lin; Alex Fong; Ang Wei Shuen
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