Directors Lim Chong Kin and Rakesh Kirpalani selected as ALB’s Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers for 4 consecutive years
20 Mar 2024
We are pleased to announce that Lim Chong Kin, Head of Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) Practice, and Rakesh Kirpalani, Chief Technology Officer, have been recognised as Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB) for the 4th consecutive year.
They were ranked among the top 50 lawyers in the region’s fast-growing TMT practices, based on client feedback sent to ALB between December 2023 and January 2024. Lawyers were recognised for their work and the commercial standing of the clients who submitted their recommendations. ALB received more than 400 recommendations from in-house counsels across 11 jurisdictions in Asia and overseas.
Chong Kin’s core expertise is in telecommunications, media and technology, having played a key role in liberalising the telecoms and media markets in Singapore. He is also a pioneer in data protection and cybersecurity laws, having assisted in the set-up of Singapore’s data protection framework. He represents a Who’s Who list of the top technology clients on their business operations and commercial transactions in ASEAN.
Described as a renowned TMT expert and a respected figure who embraces innovation, clients who provided feedback to ALB praised Chong Kin for his role in “liberalising strategic industries” and his work on “sectoral competition laws”. He was commended for his “care” and “superb communication,” his ability to think creatively and provide “legal workarounds” while ensuring compliance. One client expresses gratitude for his “timely updates on new laws” illustrating his commitment to delivering proactive legal guidance.
Appointed as Chief Technology Officer of Drew & Napier at the age of 38, Rakesh leads the Dispute Resolution & Information Technology practice. He is engaged in appellate and trial advocacy at all levels of the Singapore Courts and arbitral institutions. He has been described as a ‘fantastic litigator’ in the realm of technology and intellectual property as he uses his extensive IT skills to simplify legal and technological issues for decision makers.
A seasoned legal professional known for his unique blend of legal acumen, commercial savvy, and technological expertise, clients complimented Rakesh for his adept handling of legal and technical complexities noting, “he understands all the cyber and IT jargon”, “he is the rock of my legal confidence when faced with legal challenges”, and “a trusted [legal] advisor”.
You may read the full article in the March 2024 issue of ALB, pp.16-19 or click here.