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Written by Jad on 03 January 2019.
♦ Moves News ♦ Beijing, Shanghai
Global Law Office is pleased to announce that Mr. Rongzhen Bao, Ms. Shujun Liu, Mr. Jack Law, Mr. Degang Ma, Ms. Maggie Meng, Mr. Yonghua Zhang and Mr. Deming Zhao have joined the firm as partners. Deming Zhao is based in Shanghai, Jack Law is based in Shenzhen while the others are based in Beijing. Mr. Rongzhen Bao is one of our partners based in Beijing office. His practice areas cover general corporate matters, merger & acquisition, labor, compliance and risk control and anti-commercial bribery. Mr. Bao is also one of the leading partners of our Japanese practice team with 20 years’ experience of providing extensive legal service for Chinese and Japanese multinational companies. Ms. Shujun Liu is one of the partners based in Beijing office. She is also the leading partner of the Japanese practice and one of the key members of the antitrust practice of Global Law Office. Her practice is focused on mergers & acquisitions, antitrust and compliance, crisis management and general corporate. Ms. Shujun Liu has more than ten years of legal experience. She is particularly familiar with the customs and culture of Japanese enterprises and has extensive experience in providing legal services to Japanese enterprises and supporting Chinese enterprises to invest in Japan. Mr. Jack Law is a partner based in our Shenzhen Office. He specializes in cross-border litigations and arbitrations. Jack is qualified in China and New York, USA. He worked at the Shenzhen District Attorney’s Office and the Superior Court of Washington D.C., USA for years before entering into private practice, with thorough understanding and experience of judicial practices in PRC and common law jurisdictions. Jack and his team have been working closely with lawyers in US, UK and Hong Kong to provide cross-border dispute resolution services for PRC and international clients. Mr. Degang Ma is a partner based in our Beijing Office. He has over 20 years of legal experience. His practice areas focus on intellectual property protection, transnational intellectual property trade (technology import), technology transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and intellectual property dispute resolution. Mr. Ma is one of the few Chinese lawyers who has represented Chinese companies in dealing with 337 investigation cases in the United States. Mr. Ma has represented many major and difficult litigation cases and commercial arbitration cases conducted by the Supreme People's Court and the High People's Court. He also provided legal services for multiple clients applying for Chinese well-known trademarks and Beijing famous trademarks. Maggie Meng, partner based in Beijing office, is specialized in cybersecurity & data compliance, personal information/ privacy protection, e-commerce and network laws and regulations. Maggie has ever worked in the Fortune 500 multinational companies and a well-known law firm for more than 10 years. Also，she served as the General Counsel and Data Protection Officer at an AI Unicorn. She has rich practical experience in TMT, especially in the field of telecommunications, Internet, market access & regulatory compliance & qualification/ licenses in artificial intelligence industry, data compliance, advertising, rights protection, etc. She has built an effective system of data compliance based on laws and regulations of China, Europe and America, which has been interviewed by CCTV. Yonghua Zhang is a partner based in our Beijing Office. Mr. Zhang specialized in intellectual property law and IP related antitrust law. He concentrates his practice primarily on patent management and related dispute resolution. Prior to joining Global Law Office, Mr. Zhang has been working in Legal Affairs Department of SIPO for 18 years, and took part in amendments to several intellectual property laws and IP-related international agreements negotiations, as well as delved into the IP-related laws and regulations. Dr. Deming Zhao is a partner based in our Shanghai office. His practices cover corporate and regulatory compliance, customs and trade compliance, M&A, IP licensing and assignment, shipping and logistics, insurance, employment and litigation & arbitration. His clients include multinational companies, foreign-invested enterprises, insurance companies and state-owned enterprises and private domestic companies. Dr. Zhao is one of the pioneers who has developed the legal practice of customs & trade compliance in China, which has won wide recognition among multinational clients. Global Law Office is committed to cultivating legal professionals in an inclusive, upbeat, proactive and united culture. As one of the country's most well-established and respected firms, we will continue to deliver quality one-stop services and contribute back to the society.
Written by Jad on 30 August 2018.
♦ Moves News ♦ Shanghai
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is pleased to announce that Xiao Liu will join the firm as a litigation partner in the Shanghai office. Xiao, who has law degrees from Harvard, Peking and Cambridge Universities, is admitted to both the bars of China and New York, and has deep experience representing Chinese clients in commercial disputes in federal and state courts in the U.S. Among his many successes, he has helped the following Chinese companies achieve dismissals of complaints filed against them in U.S. litigation matters: Weibo, Jumei International, Youku Tudou, AirMedia, VIPShop, NQ Mobile, and ChinaCache; he has also been involved in achieving multiple precedent-setting summary judgment and trial victories in U.S. courts. He also represents foreign companies as a liaison in Chinese litigation. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Xiao represents Chinese companies and citizens in U.S. government regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, as well as foreign companies who have come to the attention of Chinese regulators as liaison counsel. He has conducted numerous internal investigations for multinational companies from diverse industries regarding their business operations in China, particularly under the FCPA. Managing Partner John B. Quinn said: “We think Xiao is the leading international litigator of his generation in China and that his experience in the commercial litigation and government enforcement arenas, as well as his sterling academic credentials, make him unique among lawyers practicing in China today. We know Xiao will provide invaluable advice to our clients in China and Chinese companies in disputes around the world.” Sam Williamson, Managing Partner of the firm’s Shanghai office added: “I have been fortunate to know Xiao for many years and have been constantly impressed by his legal abilities and the value he provides to his clients. We have had numerous cases together, and each time my reaction has been, ‘I wish this guy was on our side.’ I can’t describe how pleased I am that that is now the case”. Xiao Liu said: “Quinn Emanuel has the top global litigation force in the world. I believe it will provide the best platform for me to grow both my practice and the firm’s as well: helping Chinese businesses resolve U.S. disputes and government enforcement actions, and helping multinational companies navigate the unique challenges of operating in China.” Xiao received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, he earned his L.L.M. from Cambridge University, and his L.L.B. from Peking University Law School. Xiao completed a half-year internship with the Chinese Supreme People’s Court and practiced for multiple years in New York with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, before relocating to China five years ago. Recently, Xiao was lauded by Chambers & Partners as a “rising star” in the China market for his “expertise in FCPA investigations and enforcement matters” and selected by China Law & Practice as a finalist for its upcoming 2018 Rising Star of the year award. Xiao is a native speaker of Mandarin and fluent in English.
Written by Jad on 01 May 2018.
♦ Moves News ♦ Shanghai
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Louis Meng has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group, head of the Firm’s Greater China Practice, and Chief Representative of the Shanghai office, known locally as Blank Rome LLP Shanghai Representative Office, USA. At Blank Rome, Mr. Meng’s practice will focus primarily in the areas of business and corporate transactions. He joins Blank Rome from Haynes and Boone, where he served as co-chair of the Asia Practice Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Louis to Blank Rome,” said Alan J. Hoffman, Chairman and Managing Partner. “Having Louis and Mike Margolis anchoring our Shanghai office enhances our ability to counsel clients in the Greater China region and beyond. Whether U.S. companies are looking to operate in Asia, or Asian-based companies are seeking to enter the U.S. or other foreign markets, they face a challenging business environment and need lawyers who understand the changing marketplace. Louis and Mike have significant experience with the cultural nuances of the region and are highly skilled at navigating the complex regulatory considerations of cross-border transactions.” Mr. Meng counsels clients through business and corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, emerging growth, alternative and initial public offerings, fund formation, foreign direct investments and joint ventures, distressed property and non-performing loan transactions, real estate finance, direct selling, structured finance, and other cross-border corporate transactions. “We are very excited that Louis has joined us in Shanghai,” said Mike Margolis, Partner and Chair of Blank Rome’s Asia Practice. “Blank Rome has been a market leader in serving Chinese businesses and helping them operate and succeed in the United States. Additionally, many parent companies of U.S.-based businesses are in China and, with Louis’ significant experience, we are further equipped to counsel those clients, as well as to help U.S. companies enter – and succeed in – the Chinese market.” For more than 20 years—both as a partner in a domestic Chinese firm and as a partner in U.S.-based law firms—Mr. Meng has advised Chinese and multinational public and private companies, financial institutions, emerging growth companies, investment banks, asset managers, PE and VC funds, LPs and GPs, and hedge funds. He has also assisted many Chinese companies doing business in the United States and elsewhere. He has advised them on raising capital overseas through public offerings and private placements and acquiring international assets and technologies through licensing and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Meng has also advised many public and private U.S. companies going into and operating in China. “I am very excited to join Blank Rome as Chief Representative of the Shanghai office,” said Mr. Meng. “Blank Rome understands the Chinese market and is committed to expanding its capabilities and team in the region. Additionally, the Firm offers a full spectrum of legal talent from its international business, corporate, and litigation teams across offices to counsel Asia-based clients doing business in the United States and U.S. companies doing business in Asia. I’m impressed by the seamless collaboration across the Firm’s practices and offices and look forward to working with my new colleagues in Shanghai and the United States to support our clients.” Mr. Margolis added, “Over the past 18 months or so, we’ve seen some Western law firms close or reduce their presence in China in response to new challenges in the market, regulatory changes, and the geopolitical environment. At Blank Rome, however, we see these challenges as opportunities—clients on both sides of the ocean have an even greater need to understand each other’s laws and navigate the legal landscape in one another’s countries, and we’re here to help them do just that.” Mr. Meng earned his LL.M. and J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, his LL.B. from Soochow University Law School, Taipei, Taiwan. Blank Rome’s expansion into China in May 2011 was driven by the needs of clients with business operations around the world, including China-based clients with growing consumer and industrial enthusiasm for foreign products and technology, resulting in increasing investment by Chinese companies in the United States. Blank Rome’s lawyers often work closely with local law firms in China to help Chinese clients and U.S. clients succeed in one another’s countries. Blank Rome’s Asia Practice has extensive experience in advising Asia-based businesses in capital formation transactions and listings on U.S. exchanges; mergers and acquisitions; private equity; and venture capital investments, as well as resolution of cross-border disputes. The practice also advises clients doing business in Asia with regard to foreign direct investments in Asia; strategic alliances; maritime transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters; bank lending and finance; international taxation; patent, trademark, and other intellectual property matters; international dispute resolution and litigation; international trade, including import/export matters; anti-bribery, FCPA, and related issues; energy development and technology; labor and employment, including immigration; and government relations matters.
Written by Jad on 01 March 2018.
♦ Moves News ♦ Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills today welcomes three new partners to its Greater China team, specializing in projects and projects-related disputes. Our new partners represent the firm's ongoing investment in its China business. Their arrival also responds to demand from our Chinese clients for international projects and projects disputes lawyers, especially for Belt and Road projects and investments. •Hew Kian Heong is one of the leading international construction and infrastructure disputes lawyers in China, regularly acting for Chinese and international clients in complex cross-border disputes. •Ellen Zhang is one of the leading lawyers in the Chinese PPP and outbound investment market, advising Chinese companies on complex project development, investment and financing overseas, particularly in the power and infrastructure sectors. •Michelle Li has a strong reputation in construction and infrastructure disputes, particularly advising Chinese state-owned enterprises on a broad range of project implementation issues and disputes arising from overseas projects. The appointments increase the size of Herbert Smith Freehills' Greater China team to 27 partners and over 170 other legal professionals in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Written by Jad on 19 January 2018.
♦ Moves News ♦ Shanghai
Kening Li, Ph.D., has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner and Duane Morris & Selvam LLP as a director in the firm’s Shanghai office. Li joins after working at Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, PLC, where he was Chief of IP, China, based in their Shanghai office. Li will be based in Shanghai and is the firm’s new head of Intellectual Property in Asia. Li concentrates his practice in formulating intellectual property strategy and is highly experienced in worldwide IP procurement and enforcement, including patent litigation in both China and the United States, and patent and trademark prosecution. He has worked as a patent attorney, as in-house counsel and in private practice. Li served as general counsel for the Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association, USA for 12 years. “The strength of Duane Morris’ intellectual property practice in the United States and our IP-focused office in Taiwan makes the expansion of our Asian practice in Shanghai a natural progression of our worldwide strategy,” said L. Norwood “Woody” Jameson, Chair of Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property Practice Group. “We welcome the addition of Kening to complement the bench strength of our IP practice in Asia as we are seeing increasing interplay between China and the United States,” said Richard “Dick” Thurston, Ph.D., head of the Taiwan office and former Senior Vice President and general counsel of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. Li’s practice focuses on strengthening his clients’ competitive position with regard to protecting their IP portfolios. “Many of our clients see the protection of their IP portfolio as key to the success of their business in Asia due to globalization, the emergence of new technologies and the challenges of emerging economies that have chosen to imitate rather than innovate. We are witnessing an increasing number of cross-border IP disputes and IP issues in M&A transactions, which makes Kening a very welcome addition to our team,” said Chairman and Managing Director of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP, Leon Yee. Li earned his doctorate in molecular biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also completed his juris doctor with honours. He is a graduate of Nanjing University. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is admitted in California, Washington, D.C., United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.