Ian Ong
About Ian Ong
Ian Ong is a Managing Associate at Linklaters in Singapore, specializing in IP licensing and telecommunications services since 2022. He has extensive experience in technology transactions, data protection, and privacy matters, having previously worked at several prominent law firms in Australia and Singapore.
Work at Linklaters
Ian Ong has been serving as a Managing Associate at Linklaters since 2022. His role involves providing legal expertise in various areas, particularly focusing on complex cross-border technology transactions. Based in Singapore, he has contributed to the firm's reputation in handling intricate legal matters within the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Before joining Linklaters, Ian Ong held several positions in prominent law firms. He worked at Allen & Overy as a Senior Associate from 2019 to 2022 in Sydney, Australia, and previously as an Associate from 2018 to 2019. His career also includes two years as an Associate at Dentons Rodyk in Singapore from 2013 to 2015, and roles at Maddocks and Pinsent Masons in Australia and Singapore, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Ian Ong holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations from UNSW, completed in 2011. He furthered his legal education with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia and achieved the Singapore Bar Examinations (Part A) in 2011 and Part B from 2012 to 2013. His expertise includes IP licensing, data protection, and privacy matters, particularly in the telecommunications sector.
Specialization in Technology Transactions
Ian Ong specializes in advising on complex cross-border technology transactions. His work encompasses areas such as digital transformation and managed services, with a focus on IP licensing and telecoms tower services, including build-to-suit and RAN sharing. He is recognized for his knowledge in data protection and privacy matters within the technology and telecommunications sectors.