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Telecommunications

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Telecommunications

OrionW represents some of the world's leading telecommunications corporations on a wide range of matters. We advise on complex telecommunications commercial agreements and multi-jurisdictional regulatory projects.

OrionW also provides a broad range of support for the commercial, corporate and operational aspects of our telecoms clients' businesses.

With extensive knowledge of spectrum allocations across the region, our telecommunications clients rely on us to provide them with timely advice to help them achieve critical and strategic business objectives in Singapore and across Asia.

Credentials

Representative Matters

Telecommunications services agreements

Advised a multinational telecommunications network operator on telecommunications services agreements.

Telecommunications regulatory projects

Advised global telecommunications companies on telecommunications regulatory projects in Asia.

Data retention and localisation

Advised a global telecommunications company on data retention and data localisation issues.

Satellite lease agreements

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

Maritime satellite services

Advising a leading global maritime mobile operator on regulatory compliance and licensing matters relating to its proposed provision of satellite services to energy and oil & gas companies.

Cross-border transactions

Advised an international telecommunications service provider on various cross-border corporate and commercial transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and cooperation agreements.

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

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

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 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

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

“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

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

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

Insights

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Singapore Introduces New Online Safety Provisions to Tackle Online Egregious Content

Date
Feb 17, 2023
Author
OrionW
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Singapore’s health and cybersecurity agencies have proposed a cybersecurity labelling scheme for medical devices that handle personal or clinical data or are network-connected. The scheme includes four cybersecurity levels with increasing r

Consultation for Proposed Cybersecurity Labelling of Medical Devices

Date
Feb 3, 2023
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Expanding on its earlier decision in CLM v CLN [2022] SGHC 46, the Singapore High Court granted injunctive relief against unidentified persons and recognised NFTs as property which could be protected by an injunction.

Singapore High Court Recognises NFTs as Property

Date
Nov 10, 2022
Author
OrionW
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