Technology
- Our Technology practice is one of the leading boutique technology practices in the Asia Pacific region, with a developing expertise in automation/AI. We work with clients to identify risks and opportunities in new and developing technologies, with a view to developing legal models to isolate and reduce those risks, whilst capitalising upon opportunities. In the ever-changing world of regulatory developments in AI and automation, telecoms/media, data protection, outsourcing, cybersecurity, fintech applications, life sciences, pharma and biotech areas, we are constantly developing legal and technical skills so as to be in the best position to be able to assist our clients in the most practical way. Our more recent matters in this area, during the last 12 months, includes:
- Advising a major US sound engineering and products company on China encryption and technology/AI import and export regulations, including the new export control regulations
- Advising an international online games company on a strategic production and distribution joint venture with a well-known China based games and AI systems developer
- Advising a leading US motions device MNC on strategic ventures with Baidu
- Representing a US machine tools MNC in relation to Customs/indirect tax planning and disputes management in Greater China
- Advising an AI systems developer on China and US regulatory issues
- Advising the world's largest social media company on China aspects associated with US technology and Internet litigation
- Advising a US entertainment device manufacturer on China's CCC regulations and place of origin issues associated with new product lines
- Advising an Australian online education entity on product delivery agreements, including associated regulatory issues arising in China and across the Asia-Pacific region
- Advising an iconic US technology entity on China regulatory issues associated with 5G devices
- Representing a US devices entity in negotiations with Chinese government departments regarding the enforcement of export control, encryption and Customs regulations
- Advising a leading cell phone designer and manufacturer on data privacy and technology regulations in China and the Hong Kong SAR
- Advising a European health products company on data privacy issues in Mainland China and the Hong Kong SAR
- Advising an Sino-Australian online games JV on regulatory issues (including AI systems) in China and the Hong Kong SAR, and securing required approvals and IP registrations
- Acting for a well-known US biotechnology company in the sale of million dollar equipment units to listed Chinese food processors and dairy multinationals, as well as ongoing maintenance and reagent sales arrangements
- Assisting one of the world's largest social media companies in global clickfarm litigation
"MMLC Group primarily acts for major foreign clients in encryption and regulation issues, and outsourcing agreements, with an increasing focus on online agreements. Matthew Murphy assisted China Culiangwang Beverages Holdings with all IP and TMT issues relating to its $400m acquisition by Coca-Cola." - Legal 500 2016.
"MMLC Group is often instructed by foreign and domestic clients on the IP and TMT aspects of major M&A. Headed by Matthew Murphy, the team has been advising a number of multinational technology clients regarding online and offline IT and telecoms agreements, including implementation. It also assisted a number of Chinese entities with disputes concerning security and outsourcing arrangements, among other issues. - Legal 500 2017.
"MMLC Group has an impressive mainland China focus, and is particularly strong onhighly technical IT-related regulatory issues concerning encryption on VPNs and mobile applications. Matthew Murphy leads the large Beijing-based team." - Legal 500 2015.
"Sources appreciate Matthew Murphy of MMLC Group's responsiveness andcommunication skills. Discussing a recent matter, one client states: "He was able to negotiate an outcome and draft a very clever agreement that reversed the damage. It was very helpful."" - Chambers & Partners 2015.