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Our dedicated Payments Innovation team advises clients on technological developments and new product offerings in the payments industry, in particular digital and mobile payments, e-money and other new payment mechanisms, instruments and innovations.

We understand the constantly progressing world of e-commerce and payment systems. We have represented financial institutions, credit and debit card issuers, payment processors and gateways and technology service providers in a variety of complex matters, both in China and across the region.

From a legal perspective, payments and the wider fintech ecosystem that surrounds it represent an important intersection of various disciplines and areas of expertise. We have a depth of skill and experience with the multidimensional legal and regulatory issues associated with this area, including payment services licensing, technology and data security, strategic business issues, and compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance regulations.

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What our clients say about us

"great network of lawyers and ability to provide and co-ordinate advice across the whole Asia-Pacific region with a consistent approach."
Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020

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Hogan Lovells has made a significant commitment to servicing the legal and business needs of our clients in Asia for over 35 years.

Hogan Lovells has one of the strongest networks in Asia, with offices in Beijing, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Ulaanbaatar. In Singapore, we operate as a joint law venture with leading Singapore firm, Lee & Lee. We also have presence in Jakarta, Shanghai Free Trade Zone, and Ulaanbaatar through associations. In countries where we do not have an office, we have established close working relationships with major leading local law firms, and we are accustomed to managing and working closely with local counsel.

Our regional coverage is bolstered by our membership with the Pacific Rim Advisory Council (PRAC). PRAC is a unique strategic alliance within the global legal community, consisting of 28 major independent law firms, each with substantial presence and expertise in the Pacific Rim region, including South Korea, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.

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What our clients say about us

"Their multi-jurisdictional co-ordination is superb; they are commercially aware and provide the kind of advice that clients are looking for."
Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020

"Great network of lawyers and ability to provide and co-ordinate advice across the whole Asia-Pacific region with a consistent approach."
Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020

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Hogan Lovells has the background and experience to face the legal challenges posed by new technologies, and we are at the front lines negotiating new issues and solving new problems as market penetration of remote technology assets grows.

Our team of lawyers, many of whom have an IT-industry background, can advise you on all aspects of Asia-Pacific material outsourcing, data protection and cyber security regulations. We also have deep experience in drafting and negotiating multi-jurisdictional cloud services and outsourcing transactions to help you to manoeuver through the legal and commercial aspects of these transactions so your business remains competitive in today's ever-changing and increasingly competitive markets. We are experienced advising both enterprise customers and providers of cloud services, including in respect of regulated industries, bringing a balanced perspective to the risk-reward proposition each way.

We are also experienced in advocacy to governments. Cloud computing has been a key focus for China's ambition to further develop its e-commerce industry. With the development of the relevant legislations, we can follow up and advocate for issues beneficial to Amazon, in particular:

• ·       Possibility on elimination or relaxation of restrictions on foreign investors in cloud computing services in China.
• ·       Possibility in advocating special consideration for approval of cloud computing license on trial basis; and
• ·       Other efforts in advocating for improved environment for foreign investment or involvement in cloud computing in China.

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What our clients say about us

"They're good. The firm has been responsive, flexible and practical. They are clear in their communication..."
Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020

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Hogan Lovells has one of the world's leading data protection and cyber security practices.  We have an unrivalled level of expertise in the counselling of dynamic and fast growth businesses in this area. We combine in depth local knowledge with international best practice, developing practical solutions for complex areas such as cross-border data transfers, breach notifications and data retention.

Our expert team has worked with and for data protection authorities for a number of years. Given our visible presence in this market, we have developed strong relationships based on legal rigour and mutual respect, no matter how complex or sensitive an issue may be.

Our wide network in Asia and elsewhere means that we can provide joined-up thinking on all aspects of data privacy compliance, including:

• Conducting data privacy compliance audits and developing data privacy policies, including integrating Asia policies with existing international policies;
• Helping clients structure and allocate risk in relation to cross-border data transfers, including as part of outsourcing, shared services and cloud arrangements;
• Advising on the acquisition of personal data as an increasingly important part of merger and acquisition and joint venture activity;
• Advising on commercial arrangements, such as marketing, distribution and sponsorship agreements, where securing rights to use personal data is a key business objective;
• Advising on data breach notification requirements when data is hacked or lost;
• Advising on data subject access requests;
• Defending companies against enforcement actions; and
• Bringing to bear the knowledge and experience of our extensive and market-leading privacy and information management team across the world in finding solutions that work in Asia based on lessons learnt elsewhere.

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What our clients say about us

"It is a top-class firm in this practice area, with very broad experience."

Chambers Global, 2020

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At Hogan Lovells, we work with you to formulate strategic responses that meet your growth goals.

Our depth of experience in advising businesses navigate the challenges that new technology brings to the regulatory environment in Asia means that we are uniquely placed to help Amazon.

We have long been a leading firm for M&A advice throughout the region. Our lawyers regularly structure, negotiate and implement domestic and cross-border transactions and investments of all sizes, ranging from acquisitions and divestments, to mergers, joint ventures and strategic alliances involving listed and non-listed companies.

We are particularly adept at handling M&A transactions in which the intersection of business and government requires an integrated strategy for resolving the many issues that arise in such transactions. As a result, we have in-depth experience of advising on M&A deals in highly regulated sectors such as yours, making us an excellent fit to advise you.

In the past three years, Hogan Lovells advised on more than US$500bn in M&A transactions worldwide, representing entities, principals, and financial advisors in almost 700 public and private transactions.

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What our clients say about us

"Hogan Lovells’ strength is their quality, client-oriented approach across many legal practices and jurisdictions."
Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020

"On a large transaction - a European and American matter - the international side worked very well, the legal advice was all co-ordinated, and worked excellently."
Chambers Global, 2020