TransAsia Lawyers

China

Analysis

Overview

TMT specialist TransAsia Lawyers is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in technology and telecommunications. The firm is known for its long-standing expertise across TMT, data law, entertainment, financing and compliance matters. The firm’s TMT team provides strategic guidance in the creation, acquisition, use and commercial exploitation of technology.

Media and entertainment

Work highlights 

Advising Kuaishou on its international content licensing. 

Advising Legendary Entertainment on co-productions, remake options and collaborations in China. 

Advised superstar Jackie Chan on IP and commercial issues concerning his various Hollywood films, animation and TV series. 

Key clients 

China Film Group, IMAX Shanghai, Shanghai MoreJoy Pictures, Zebra Labs. 

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights 

Advised Weibo on its investment of $20 million to establish a joint venture to launch a social media app called “Beeto”. 

Advised Xterio on the restructuring of its China and Singapore entities. 

Advised Branch Metrics on all China-related regulatory, JV structuring, offshore vs onshore planning, and licensing issues. 

Key clients 

AiCM, Meta, Shopify, ZS Associates.