Rajah & Tann Asia's practice has capabilities handling the array of transactional, commercial and regulatory matters. It advises a range of global tech giants, multinationals, major financial institutions, and local and regional businesses on matters from establishing a presence in the local market, to expanding within the region. The team is particularly active in data protection, data incidents and cybersecurity, along with digital transformation projects. Data protection and cybersecurity expert Rajesh Sreenivasan heads up the practice. Steve Tan is a key practitioner, as is Benjamin Cheong who is experienced in joint ventures, M&A and tech outsourcing deals, including advising Chinese tech companies on expanding their operations in Southeast Asia. Lionel Tan is also rated for cybersecurity.
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- 'The R&T team has been responsive and always accommodates the client’s needs. They possess outstanding legal acumen and industry insights. I have found their team to be efficient.'
- 'People skills; experience and expertise; ability to deliver.'
- 'Ben Cheong has a knack for finding simple solutions to complex problems and his understanding of how US tech, EU tech and Chinese /Japanese/Korean tech works differently both in terms of methodology of doing things and business culture is a lifesaver for in house counsels running global or international roles.'
- 'Benjamin Cheong and his team are very well versed in the TMT field. They provide advice that is practical and cost-effective. We will definitely recommend partners to engage the team.'
- 'Very experienced team - been there done that, so they can give very relevant advice and as clients we have the assurance that the advice is tried and tested.'
- 'Very prompt and responsive. Able to work within the budget and deliver good legal and practical advice.'
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Practice head
Rajesh Sreenivasan
Other key lawyers
Steve Tan; Benjamin Cheong; Lionel Tan