Communications, Media and Technology

With the development and growth in the communications, media and technology, sectors, the firm has correspondingly built a practice focused on these industries, particularly in the areas of information technology, outsourcing, e-commerce, communications, media and entertainment, to help our clients to succeed in this environment, not just by understanding the factors that drive change but by implementing practical solutions that enhance productivity, competitiveness and value. We have advised domestic and international clients in this sector, as well as clients in various other industries, including financial institutions, in their procurement of IT solutions and outsourcing. In addition to this, we advise the Government and regulators on regulatory policy in the digital economy.

Our ability to harness the relevant skills and expertise across various practices enables us to advise on a full range of issues ranging from corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, to outsourcing and facilities management, software and hardware systems acquisitions and procurement, intellectual property rights, and the licensing, compliance and regulation issues in highly regulated sectors.

With the breadth of our experience, and our continued close working relationship with industry regulators, our team is able to provide the requisite expertise and insight into the commercial and regulatory environment of the industry.

Practice areas
Communications
Content and Media
E-commerce
Fintech
Information Technology
Outsourcing
Payments
Regulatory Compliance

Announcement

On 1 December 2022, KPMG and ZICO Law entered into an agreement under which a number of law firms and teams from the ZICO Law network have joined the KPMG network of firms.

The deal will see more than 275 lawyers join over 2,900 legal professionals in the KPMG global organization, creating a significant legal footprint across Asia. It will offer legal services and solutions, a globally connected legal services platform, and specialists who work with leading technology providers to modernize legal functions across organizations. The strategic combination increases the total number of legal professionals in the KPMG network to over 3,750 across 84 jurisdictions. You may read the press release here.

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