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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Deputy Head, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
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Steve’s practice is in the areas of non-contentious and contentious Data Protection, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity, Communications and Digital Media / Entertainment law. He has been recognised as a Highly Recommended lawyer for TMT by leading publications such as Chambers Asia-Pacific from 2013 to 2025. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific from 2010 to 2025, Best Lawyers from 2013 to 2023 and asialaw from 2011 to 2024.
Steve has also been named Lawyer of the Year for Information Technology Law in Singapore by Best Lawyers 2022, and a Global Leader in Data Privacy & Protection and Data Security by Who’s Who Legal 2023. He was also recognised as Telecommunications Lawyer of the Year by Corporate LiveWire Global Awards 2020.
Steve is also among the first set of accredited lawyers announced by the Singapore Academy of Law announced in March 2023, achieving Senior Accredited Specialist status in Data & Digital Economy.
In 2019, Steve has been appointed Adjunct Professor of the Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore, to teach its Privacy & Data Protection law course.
Steve is also Co-Founder and Director of Rajah & Tann Technologies Pte Ltd and Rajah & Tann Cybersecurity Pte Ltd.
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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.' 'Strong relationship building.' 'Steve Tan has been excellent in terms of customers service.'