Susan Ning, managing partner of King & Wood Mallesons Regulatory & Compliance Group, has made the list of 2023 ALB China Top 15 Cybersecurity & Data Protection Lawyers released by Asian Legal Business (ALB) on 21 June 2023.
With more than 35 years of experience, Susan Ning has established herself as a highly respected and renowned figure in the industry both at home and abroad. She specialises in cybersecurity and data compliance, as well as antitrust and competition law. As the value of data becomes increasingly crucial in business competition, Susan is at the forefront of the cybersecurity and data compliance sector. She leads a team of skilled lawyers with interdisciplinary backgrounds. Susan assists clients in establishing internal compliance programmes for data (including personal information) protection, formulating and modifying privacy policies and compliance plans, devising plans for cross-border data transfers, developing compliance programmes for data commercialisation, conducting self-assessment of cybersecurity and data compliance, organising internal training on cybersecurity and data compliance, responding to cybersecurity inspections and cybersecurity emergencies, etc. She also advises on telecom regulation and cybersecurity compliance concerning cloud services, cross-border transfer of evidence in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and data compliance in emerging areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
Susan excels in helping companies establish and improve cybersecurity and data compliance programmes that align with the regulatory requirements of China, the European Union (GDPR), the United States and other jurisdictions, protecting the global flow and commercialisation of enterprise data. These companies come from sectors such as IT, communications, mobile payment, intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs), finance, media, energy, aviation, chemicals and manufacturing.
“Thank ALB for this prestigious award”, said Susan, “I am truly honoured to receive this recognition. I would like to thank my clients and peers for their recognition and the KWM platform for its support. Data security, personal privacy protection and personal information protection are in the ascendant as a whole. I am impressed by the rapid development and ever-evolving challenges in the field of cybersecurity and data protection. Working in this dynamic field, my team and I are committed to continuous exploration and innovation. With a keen sense of curiosity, we will stay attuned to the latest industry developments as well as emerging technologies, legislation and best practices to provide our clients with better legal services and contribute to the progress of the industry. "
The list was chosen on the basis of a combination of factors including the significant achievements and clients of the candidate, significant accolades the candidate has received for work in the form of public recognition, awards, etc. ALB is committed to identifying excellent cybersecurity & data protection lawyers who are playing an increasingly indispensable role over the past 12 months.
