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K&L Gates
ROOM 2930, SHANGHAI KERRY CENTRE NO. 1515
NAN JING WEST ROAD
SHANGHAI 200040
China
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K&L Gates > The Legal 500 Rankings

China > Intellectual property: foreign firms Tier 3

K&L Gates' Greater China IP team is the first port of call for companies requiring brand protection. Drawing on the firm's s IP Agency in China, as well as its trademark and patents groups in Japan and Hong Kong, the team is well-versed in patent litigation, Section 337 investigations before the US International Trade Commission (ITC), and portfolio development matters in the US, Asia, Australia and Europe. The US-qualified IP litigator Jay Chiu (Hong Kong) heads up the practice, which also includes Beijing counsel Edward Yao and Winnie Chan (Hong Kong), who has been appointed as a Notary Public of Hong Kong by the Chief Judge of the High Court.

Practice head(s):

Jay Chiu

Other key lawyers:

Winnie Chan; Edward Yao

Key clients

Actions Microelectronics Co. Ltd.

Advantech Co. Ltd.

Avision Inc.

Darfon Electronics Corp.

Guangdong Juxin New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Luxshare Precision

OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

Shenzhen Haimingrun Superhard Materials Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Nukun Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhengzhou New Asia Superhard Materials Composite Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Representing Luxshare Precision and its subsidiaries in a patent infringement case concerning electrical connectors and cages used in downstream products exported from China and imported and sold in the US.
  • Represented Realtek in an ITC Investigation where Future Link Systems alleged patent infringement of two patents and sought an exclusion order against the client.
  • Representing OnePlus before the ITC where it was alleged that various wireless functionalities within the client’s mobile devices infringe the two patents-in-suit.

China > Investment funds: foreign firms Tier 3

China > Tax: foreign firms Tier 3

K&L Gates offers comprehensive commercial and tax advice encompassing planning, cross-border operations, compliance, litigation, and wealth management, serving a broad client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to startups. The practice is spearheaded by Roberta Chang, a tax advisory and controversy specialist who guides multinational companies through complex cross-border tax challenges, including acquisitions and corporate reshuffling. Associate Anita Zhou develops tax strategies tailored to multinationals’ global operations, with expertise spanning tax planning and compliance to transfer pricing and customs matters.

Practice head(s):

Roberta Chang

Other key lawyers:

Anita Zhou; Kate Chen

Key clients

Luye Pharma

Work highlights

  • Assisting Luye Pharma with negotiating and implementing its distribution partnerships arrangements with pharmaceutical companies globally.

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

Working across Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, K&L Gates‘ corporate and M&A team focuses on restructurings, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital and public M&A. The team’s sector expertise covers automotive, energy, infrastructure and resources, and financial services and fintech. It is also active in deals involving healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology and transportation. Corporate law specialist Frank Voon splits his time between Beijing and Hong Kong, and in Shanghai Simon Poh focuses on cross-border M&A, while Max Gu‘s practice covers cross-border business deals and private equity investments.

Practice head(s):

Frank Voon

Other key lawyers:

Simon Poh; Max Gu; Yujing Shu; Chloe Duan

Testimonials

‘A very efficient team.’

‘Attentive and with great business acumen.’

‘Great attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind.’

‘More efficient than other firms and have great commercial sense.’

‘Aware of what terms impact clients’ business most and prioritises effectively. ’

‘Delivers great value for money.’

Key clients

Antalpha Holdings Limited

Aigens Holdings Inc.

CBX Limited

DIC Corporation

DiDi Chuxing

GP Industries Limited

Luye Pharma

Silicon Motion

Taiwan Liposome

Wolfspeed, Inc. (formerly known as Cree, Inc.)

Work highlights

  • Advised Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on entering into a $3.8bn cross-border take-private acquisition with MaxLinear.
  • Advised DIC Corporation on the acquisition of two chemicals manufacturers in the PRC through asset and equity acquisitions.
  • Advised Wolfspeed, Inc on the sale of its global LED business to SMART Global Holdings, Inc.

Hong Kong > Corporate (including M&A)

Praised for their ‘good expertise and knowledge’, the team at K&L Gates acts for a variety of clients, including start-ups, SOEs and venture backed companies. Working from both the Beijing and Hong Kong offices, practice head Frank Voon has a great deal of experience in assisting financial institutions and global funds on transactional issues across the energy, logistics, and pharmaceutical industries. Virginia Tam is commended for her deep knowledge surrounding joint ventures, capital markets exits, and pre-IPO investments. Amigo Xie is noted for his expertise in PRC law related issues concerning commercial arrangements, while William Ho, hailed as an ‘excellent lawyer all round’, regularly advises technology companies on capital raisings.

Practice head(s):

Frank Voon

Other key lawyers:

Virginia Tam; Amigo Xie; William Ho; Elsa Mak

Testimonials

‘Good expertise and knowledge about our industry, prompt response, great attention to detail.’

‘William Ho has in-depth expertise and knowledge, his responses are prompt, his advice is holistic, and his negotiation strategy takes into account the future plans of the firm.’

‘William Ho is an excellent lawyer all round, has a great mix of clients. Great technical knowledge and background, and is a thought leader in the fintech space.’

‘Excellent team, top quality work and consistently meets client’s needs and expectations.’

Key clients

Antalpha Holdings Limited

Aigens Holdings Inc.

CBX Limited

DIC Corporation

DiDi Chuxing

GP Industries Limited

Luye Pharma

Silicon Motion

Taiwan Liposome

Wolfspeed, Inc. (formerly known as Cree, Inc.)

Work highlights

  • Advised Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on entering into a US$3.8 bn cross-border take-private acquisition with MaxLinear, Inc., a California-based leading provider of radio frequency, analogue, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
  • Advised DIC Corporation in the highly complex acquisition of two chemicals manufacturers in the PRC through asset and equity structures.
  • Advised Wolfspeed, Inc. in connection with the sale of its global LED business and transfer of employees in 12 countries (Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, India, Germany, the U.K., France and Italy) to SMART Global Holdings, Inc.

K&L Gates > Firm Profile

The Firm: K&L Gates has seven offices that are strategically located in major financial and commercial centers across Asia. Our full-service Asia-based team is closely integrated with the firm’s offices in Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States. The collaboration across our global platform, coupled with our focus on long-term relationship building, allows us to effectively advise our clients on a national and global basis.

We established our presence in Asia by opening our Hong Kong office in 1996. Today, we are strategically located in key financial and commercial centers throughout Asia. We have lawyers on the ground in Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo. In 2019, we further expanded our capabilities in Singapore by combining with Singapore law firm Straits Law Practice LLC, creating K&L Gates Straits Law LLC and becoming one of a few international law firms in Singapore with the capability to advise clients on Singapore law and cross-border legal issues. The combined firm has bolstered our disputes, corporate, funds, and banking and finance service offerings and further opened our global platform to clients across Southeast Asia. We also have designated India, Indonesia, and Malaysia practices, allowing our capabilities to span beyond our physical office locations.

Through our integrated network of offices, we are positioned to advise both domestic and international clients throughout Asia Pacific and beyond. Our lawyers understand the legal challenges that clients face today, and they have the experience to respond to those needs creatively and efficiently. Our on-the-ground experience, knowledge, and networks in each market enable us to give clients valuable insights into local policies and practices. We have advised local and multinational companies at every stage of their development in Asia, from local start-ups, to mid-sized overseas companies looking to enter the market or mid-sized regional companies looking for outbound opportunities, to experienced global businesses with well-established operations in the region. We also regularly advise local governments, NGOs, educational institutions, financial institutions, and other key market players. To learn more about our service offerings, visit klgates.com/services.

Offices

Asia: Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo. Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney. Europe: Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, Paris. Middle East: Doha, Dubai. United States: Austin, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Harrisburg, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orange County, Palo Alto, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Wilmington. South America: Sao Paulo.