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China > Intellectual property: foreign firms Tier 3

A go-to practice for companies requiring brand protection globally, K&L Gates‘ Greater China IP practice ranges from portfolio management and prosecution work to litigation. Its expertise covers patent litigation, section 337 investigations before the US' ITC, and portfolio development matters in the US, Asia, Australia and Europe. Dividing his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, Jay Chiu is a widely respected US-qualified IP litigator; and Beijing counsel Edward Yao advises on IP creation, protection and enforcement work, along with anti-counterfeiting and licensing programmes. Hong Kong-based Winnie Chan advises on trade marks, copyright, designs, patents and domain names.

China > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 3

Led by Scott Peterman, focusing on the formation of alternative investment vehicles, K&L Gates Hong Kong-based investment fund practice is regarded for its role in private equity and venture capital fund formation, with a further emphasis on providing regulatory advice in relation to crowd funding, restructuring, and blockchain-enable platforms. Also featured in the team are Sook Young Yeu, with over 30 years of experience acting on private fund establishment and the representation of Asian institutional investors, and Chloe Duan, noted for investment management and private equity matters.

China > Tax: foreign firms Tier 3

Roberta Chang, based in Shanghai, and Sydney-based global tax practice head Betsy-Ann Howe are key figures in the K&L Gates tax team, supported by associate Anita Zhou. The practice assists clients operating in China, including multinational companies, on cross-border tax issues, such as those pertaining to acquisitions and joint ventures, corporate restructurings, financings, and dissolutions. It also provides advice on tax considerations in administrative law controversies and appeal cases, as well as more general compliance advice.

China > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 4

K&L Gates‘s mainland China practice works closely with the firm’s Hong Kong team, with practice head Frank Voon working between the Beijing and HK offices. The practice additionally works alongside the firm’s offices in the Asia Pacific region and beyond to advise on inbound investments into China, as well as the China aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. Joint ventures between multinationals and Chinese companies are another area of focus for the team. In addition to Voon, Simon Poh and Max Gu are key figures in the group, with both offering significant experience in cross-border M&A.

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)

K&L Gates enjoys a strong regional presence, benefitting from offices not only in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing but also in Sydney, Seoul and Tokyo, among other locations. The group has expertise in the automotive, financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and TMT sectors, and represents wide-ranging clients including start-ups, mid-market players, state-owned enterprises and large cap public and private companies. David Tang serves as managing partner and his team is equipped for M&A work from both and inbound and outbound perspective. The group was recently bolstered by the hire of William Ho from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP who arrives with a track record in supporting private equity funds on their Asia-based investments.