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

Awards

The Legal 500

Intellectual Property:

Leading Firm 2020 – 2024; Leading Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2016 – 2024, Leading Individual (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2024

Technology, Media & Telecommunications:

Leading Firm 2020 – 2024; Leading Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2016 – 2024, Recommended Lawyer (Venessa Phoa) 2021 – 2022

Chambers & Partners

Intellectual Property:

Ranked Firm 2024; Ranked Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2024, Ranked Individual (Teresa O’Connor) 2024

Technology, Media & Telecommunications:

Ranked Individual (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2024

IP Stars

Trade Marks:

Trade Mark Star (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2024; Notable Practitioner (Bryan Ghows) 2023 – 2024, Notable Practitioner (Patsy Koh) 2023 – 2024

World Trademark Review

Trade Marks Prosecution & Strategy:

Leading Firm 2024; Leading Individual, Prosecution & Strategy (Teresa O’Connor) 2024; Leading Individual, Prosecution & Strategy (Patsy Koh) 2024; Leading Individual, Enforcement & Litigation (Bryan Ghows) 2024

Who’s Who Legal

Data Security & Information Technology:

Recommended Lawyer (Bryan Ghows) 2020 – 2024

Trade Marks:

Recommended Lawyer (Teresa O’Connor) 2023 – 2024

We provide nimble and personalised service and look forward to building an enduring relationship with you.