SINGAPORE Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Sheena Jacob, Jaya Malhotra, Sherman Poon and Andre Choo CMS
CMS is a future facing firm with 85 offices in 49 countries and over 6,300 lawyers world - wide, combining deep local market under - standing with a global overview. In a rapidly evolving world where technology is pivotal to global strategies, CMS provides clear, busi - ness-focused advice to help clients navigate the future with confidence. Its global cyberse - curity practice offers market-leading expertise in managing all aspects of a cyber breach, from pre-breach readiness and stress testing to in - cident response co-ordination. The firm assists
clients with cybersecurity preparation, includ - ing reviewing security policies and advising on regulatory and licensing regimes. CMS takes a holistic approach, leveraging local knowledge to address region-specific challenges. Trusted by high-profile clients across various sectors, the firm provides strategic solutions for busi - ness-critical, multi-jurisdictional cybersecurity challenges, ensuring clients are equipped to re - spond effectively to cyber-risks and regulatory requirements. Jaya Malhotra is a senior associate in CMS Holborn Asia’s technology, media, IP and competition (TMIC) team. Jaya has advised multinational companies on regulatory issues in the media, telecommunications, technology and healthcare sectors in Asia. She has advised on regional matters involving data protection and privacy, consumer protection regulations, telecommunications, and cloud computing. Prior to joining CMS, Jaya spent four years as in-house counsel at Amazon, supporting the Devices and Digital Content business in APAC and Amazon Web Services’ Network Infrastructure business in APAC and the Middle East.
Authors
Sheena Jacob heads the technology, media, IP and competition (TMIC) group at CMS Holborn Asia and leads the technology practice in Asia. With over 30 years of specialist
experience in the region, she is widely regarded as a leading technology lawyer, with expertise spanning cybersecurity, media, privacy and fintech. Sheena advises major entertainment and media players, including streaming platforms, on cybersecurity, privacy and data localisation issues across Asia. Her leadership roles on industry committees and boards underscore her position as a thought leader in these areas, with her contributions to the TMT, IP and data privacy sectors consistently recognised by leading directories.
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