Partner, Head of China TMT, Co-Head of Games and Interactive Entertainment, Shanghai
Alex is recognised as a “notable practitioner” for TMT, data protection and privacy by Chambers. He has also been recognised by Legal 500 since 2021 as a ‘Rising Star’ in the TMT and Corporate and M&A practices in China, and as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ for Fintech in 2024.
Alex Roberts leads Linklaters’ China Technology, Media and Telecommunications and Intellectual Property team from Shanghai, and has extensive experience in advising clients on doing business in China and cross-border transactions with a China element.
Alex advises on corporate mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and partnerships, and regulatory compliance, including cybersecurity, data privacy, data management and licensing. He works extensively with multinational and Chinese clients spanning a range of sectors, including software, artificial intelligence, financial services and life sciences.
Alex’s expertise extends to navigating emerging and disruptive technologies, responding to regulatory change, and the increasing convergence between technology, data and ESG.
Alex is a member of the Data Working Group of the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA). He regularly presents at ASIFMA, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and other industry associations and events on Asia data, cyber and technology issues.
Alex was elected to the Executive Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai in 2020 and has served as the ExCo Representative or Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Legal and Compliance Committee since 2018, having previously acted as Chairman of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone Focus Group.
Alex studied for the LPC at BPP Law School, London and holds a Graduate Diploma in Law from Nottingham Law School in the UK. He obtained his bachelor degree with Honours in Architecture from Cambridge University. Alex has also completed an executive MBA at China Europe International Business School in Shanghai.
Alex speaks English and Mandarin.
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