Our Technology, Media & Telco (TMT) team brings together a multidisciplinary team of lawyers from across the firm - including IP, Financial Services, Corporate & M&A, Tax, Competition and Dispute Resolution. This breadth of expertise ensures that we deliver precise, strategic advice across the full spectrum of legal issues impacting the fast-evolving TMT space. With a diverse client base ranging from innovative tech start-ups and digital disruptors to well-established players in banking, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing, our team is deeply immersed in the industries we serve.

We help clients stay ahead of legal and regulatory challenges while seizing opportunities created by innovation and digital transformation. We advise on the legal aspects of emerging and established technologies, including:

• Fintech, Insurtech & e-payments;
• Digital assets & cryptocurrency;
• Artificial intelligence (AI) & Internet of Things (IoT);
• Cybersecurity & data privacy;
• Cloud services & data centres;
• Online gaming and gambling;
• E-commerce & App store regulation;
• Social media, Internet messaging & mobile apps;
• Digital content, media & advertising.

We have acted on high-impact projects, involving the launch of Malaysia’s digital banks, large-scale cloud migration, technology M&A, and cyber breach response for regulated and unregulated industries.

Our Key Pillars:

1. Strategic Advisory & Regulatory Compliance: We guide both technology providers and users - across all industries- on navigating Malaysia’s regulatory framework:

• Licensing and compliance requirements under sector-specific laws (e.g. Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Financial Services Act 2013, Personal Data Protection Act 2010);
• Market entry, cross-border services, data protection and cybersecurity legislation
• App store listings, consumer protection, and e-commerce compliance.

Our cross-border is bolstered by close collaboration with foreign counsel, recognising the global nature of tech and digital services.

2. TMT Agreements: We draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of digital and tech-related agreements, including:

• Software Agreements –development, customisation, licensing, assignment, implementation, integration, maintenance and support, service levels, and escrow.
• Digital Services Agreements – SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, data processing, terms of use, and subscription.
• Telecommunications Agreements – wholesale, interconnection, roaming, and service levels.
• Media Agreements –production, IP licensing, advertising, and talent engagement.

3. Technology M&A & Due Diligence: We advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and investments in the tech space, offering:

• Tech-specific legal due diligence;
• Advice on licensing and IP ownership;
• Drafting and negotiation of the transactional documents.

4. Cyber Incident & Data Breach Response: Our team acts swiftly during cyber incidents to:

• Mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance;
• Manage regulatory notifications and media communications;
• Assess legal implications of ransomware demands; and
• Coordinate with forensic, public relations and ransom negotiation teams.

We also develop incident response plans and conduct training simulations alongside cybersecurity experts.

5. Regulatory Licensing: We advise and assist with:

• Telecommunications and OTT licensing (e.g. ASP, NSP licences);
• Cloud services and data centre compliance;
• Engagement with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

6. Internal Corporate Tech Policies: We help clients develop internal policies and governance frameworks for :

• Technology procurement and risk management;
• Cybersecurity and privacy compliance.
• Employee usage policies and digital governance

7. Digital Content & New Media: We support clients navigating the rapidly evolving media landscape:

• Digital marketing, influencer advertising and online platforms;
• Content regulation, e-commerce and consumer protection;
• Issues around platform liability and intermediary status

We are proud to be one of Malaysia’s leading legal teams at the intersection of law, technology and innovation. Let us help you drive your digital transformation forward with confidence.