Rizwi is regarded as one of the most highly-acclaimed experts within Singapore and the region in his main practice area of Intellectual Property – covering the creation, protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property, as well as advising on legal and regulatory aspects of technology-related matters, with particular emphasis on Data Protection, Cyber Security, and Competition Law issues.
Rizwi brings to RHTLaw Asia a breadth of knowledge and expertise stemming from his history of in-house industry experience, having previously worked as in-house legal officer and company secretary to a Singapore Government-Linked Company and legal counsel in a multi-national consumer electronics company.
In his prolific career, he has advised clients such as China Mobile and Nexmo, Inc. on regulatory licences and permits with the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, for the provision of telecommunication services and Monster Energy on regulatory issues and permit for food importation.
He contributes regularly on topics including life sciences research, data protection, and franchising and has been featured in local and international media where he shared his perspectives on cyber security and data protection issues.