Expertise

Technology. Media. Telecommunications.

TMT

Our specialist team has decades of TMT experience advising on a wide range of cutting-edge commercial, regulatory, corporate, intellectual property and dispute matters. Our TMT services cover:

  • Acquisitions and sales of TMT businesses
  • Cloud computing
  • Internet and e-commerce
  • IT outsourcing transactions
  • Media and broadcasting
  • Software development and systems integration transactions
  • Software, content and IP licensing transactions
  • Technology and IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
  • Telecommunications and IT procurement transactions
  • Telecommunications infrastructure and government tender projects
  • TMT-related regulatory compliance projects, including data protection, IT security, Internet, media and telecommunications regulations

Our deep industry knowledge enables us to help you manage your legal risks by focusing on the issues that matter, and providing pragmatic advice and solutions that help you achieve your business objectives.

We have acted for leading technology, media, and telecommunications service providers, including global telecommunications companies; the world's largest satellite companies; broadcasting, media and Internet companies; outsourcing vendors; and innovative software and mobile app developers. We also serve technology users, including retailers, government bodies and financial institutions.

Focus Areas

Core Sectors

Technology

Our roots run deep in
the technology sector

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Media & Entertainment

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Telecoms

Connecting the world

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Credentials

Representative Matters

IT tender project

Advised a telecoms operations and managements systems provider on its tender to a leading Singapore network infrastructure provider for the supply of IT materials and services and its software and services supply contract with a telecommunications provider in Singapore.

Esports league expansion

Acted for one of the world’s largest online technology and entertainment companies on the operation of an esports league.

Satellite lease agreements

Advised on satellite lease agreements with leading international telecommunications service providers.

IT systems integration agreement

Advised a leading logistics service provider on a computer systems integration and support services agreement.

Sports platform digital token offering

Acted for a European enterprise on its digital token offering, to support its development of a new blockchain-based sports platform.

Telecoms regulatory compliance advice

Advised a European telecoms company on licensing and regulatory compliance matters relating to its proposed expansion of telecommunications service offerings to Singapore.

Testimonials

OrionW is “very knowledgeable about the technology sector, very responsive and very commercial.”

Asialaw Profiles 2023 edition

Testimonials

OrionW provides “an excellent service, is very knowledgeable in the technology sector and provides excellent value for money.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 edition

Testimonials

"Winnie Chang leads the team and provides outstanding support, based on many years of experience."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “a high quality TMT firm with reliable and consistent output.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 edition

Testimonials

"The team has extensive experience in TMT, and is always responsive and standby the clients’ needs. OrionW has unique quality to fully understand the client’s needs and tailor their advice to the client’s situation."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW has “deep sectoral knowledge of telecommunications and technology and associated regulation; diligent, timely and cost-effective work.”

Asialaw Profiles 2021 edition

Testimonials

Winnie Chang is “approachable, deeply knowledgeable and responsive.”

Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is a “great boutique law firm specialising in technology. The firm is strong on complex commercial technology arrangements. The soft skills of the firm are impressive including clear and responsive communication with clients.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 edition

Testimonials

“OrionW is very strong on technology law, including regulatory, commercial and M&A matters, and my ‘go to’ firm in Singapore.”

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW gives “clear, practical advice that is delivered promptly..."

Asialaw Profiles 2024 edition

Testimonials

“We enjoyed working with OrionW. Communication, understanding of the deal, knowledge and application of the law as well as good budget management were all strengths. There were no weaknesses during the transaction.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

"Winnie Chang is super responsive and practical in giving advice."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 edition

Testimonials

OrionW has the “ability to understand our business and our needs, combined with high work capacity and the ability to get things done in time with the right quality.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “pragmatic, responsive, set expectations correctly.”

Asialaw Profiles 2020 edition

Testimonials

OrionW is “knowledgeable about the regulatory issues. Assisted with regulator communications.”

Asialaw Profiles 2019 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang is an extremely experienced and able technology lawyer, with a very practical commercial approach.

Asialaw Profiles 2023 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang has a robust practice in the TMT space and frequently advises on matters relating to fintech, including blockchain and payment services issues. She is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2021 edition

Testimonials

“Winnie Chang is very knowledgeable and responsive.”

Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2024 edition

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