Expertise
Technology
We support technology companies in every industry in all aspects of business. Our MNC and startup clients come from a wide range of industries, from software development to blockchain, digital entertainment, gaming, social media and cybersecurity. Our expertise includes:
- Regulatory advice and licensing (e.g. Payment Services Act, Cybersecurity Act)
- Contracts (e.g. distribution, development, R&D and manufacturing agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, publishing agreements, terms of service, terms of use)
- Structuring (e.g. shareholder and subscription agreements, joint venture agreements)
- Employment (e.g. employment agreements, restructuring exercises, separations, breach of non-competition or non-solicitation covenants, theft of confidential information)
- External in-house counsel services
Intellectual Property
We protect brands and intellectual property globally for an extensive array of clients from all industries, including Alibaba, Kirin, Nippon Steel, Mos Food (MOS Burger) and BSH Hausgeräte. Our established network of experts in other countries means that we can help you obtain the protection you need anywhere in the world. Our expertise includes:
- Trade mark, design and patent prosecution, strategy, enforcement and international portfolio management
- Copyright protection
- Website takedowns
- Domain name and cybersquatting disputes
- Trade secrets and confidentiality
- Employee training
Data Privacy
Protecting personal data and privacy is more important than ever. As a specialised subset of our Technology practice, we help our clients build robust data privacy programmes, including:
- Regulatory advice on and compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act
- Privacy policies
- Internal operating protocols
- Employee Training
- External Data Protection Officer services
The Legal 500
Intellectual Property:
Leading Firm 2020 – 2026;
Leading Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2016 – 2026;
Leading Individual (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2026
Technology, Media & Telecommunications:
Leading Firm 2020 – 2026;
Leading Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2016 – 2026;
Recommended Lawyer (Venessa Phoa) 2021 – 2022, 2024 – 2026
Chambers & Partners
Intellectual Property:
Ranked Firm 2024 – 2026;
Ranked Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2026;
Ranked Individual (Teresa O’Connor) 2024 – 2026
Technology, Media & Telecommunications:
Ranked Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2026
IP Stars
Trade Marks:
Trade Mark Star (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2026;
Notable Practitioner (Bryan Ghows) 2023 – 2026;
Ranked Firm: Trademark Prosecution 2023 – 2026
World Trademark Review
Trade Marks Prosecution & Strategy:
Leading Firm, Prosecution & Strategy (Ghows LLC) 2024-2026;
Leading Individual, Prosecution & Strategy (Teresa O’Connor) 2024 – 2026;
Leading Individual, Enforcement and Litigation (Teresa O’Connor) 2025 – 2026;
Leading Individual, Enforcement & Litigation (Bryan Ghows) 2024;
Leading Individual, Prosecution & Strategy (Millicent Lui) 2025 – 2026
Lexology Index
Data Security:
Data Privacy & Protection:
Southeast Asia – Data:
Recommended Lawyer (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2026
IP - Trade Marks:
Southeast Asia – Trademarks:
Recommended Lawyer (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2026
Asian Legal Business
ALB Asia IP Rankings (Ghows LLC) 2025 - 2026
ALB Asia Top 15 IP Lawyer (Teresa O’Connor) 2024
The Trademark Lawyer
Award Winning Law Firm 2025 - Top 10 Trademark Firms and IP Practices in Singapore