Hong Kong 2024 – GC Powerlist
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Hong Kong 2024

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Alexander Shaik

Partner and general counsel | Asia Debt Management Hong Kong

Financials

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Audrey Shum

Managing director and general counsel, APAC | Christie’s Hong Kong

Commercial and professional services

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Ben Bury

Director, group general counsel | Gammon Construction

Industrial and real estate

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Benjamin Chan

Vice president legal and SSC director for Asia Pacific | Hugo Boss

Consumer products

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Beryl Sit

Head of IBD legal and managing director | CITIC Securities

Financials

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Brandon Yap

Head of legal and compliance, Asia | Bouygues Construction Group

Industrial and real estate

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Cathy Liu

General counsel | CCB International (Holdings)

Financials

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Chee Hoong Pang

Head of legal | Nikon Holdings Hong Kong

Consumer products

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Do Do Chan

Senior legal counsel | Emperor International Holdings

Industrial and real estate

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Elsa Wong

Head of group legal and company secretary | The Hong Kong and China Gas Company

Energy and utilities

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Eric Lai

Group deputy general counsel | Bolttech

Insurance

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Gordon Ban Chuan Sng

Head of legal | Yunfeng Financial Group

Financials

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Han Wai  Khor

Managing director and general counsel | ICBC International Holdings

Financials

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Jeffrey Campbell

Regional general counsel for Asia Pacific | G4S

Commercial and professional services

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Joe Zhou

Chief compliance officer, head of legal and compliance | China International Capital Corporation 

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Jun Li

Chief legal and compliance officer | China Wantian Holdings

Financials

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Kening Li

General counsel and chief compliance officer | GenScript Biotech Corporation

Healthcare

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Lily Chan

Group general counsel | Daniel Wellington

Consumer products

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Michelle Hung

General counsel and company secretary | COSCO SHIPPING Ports

Transport and infrastructure

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Michelle Chen

Head of legal and company secretary | Blue Insurance

Insurance

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Paul Chow

General counsel | HKEX

Financials

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Regina Chan

Senior director, APAC legal | Viavi Solutions (Greater China)

Telecommunication services

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Sharyn Ch’ang

Global tax and legal services director, risk and quality | PwC

Commercial and professional services

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Shih-Jern Liang

General counsel, International | Ralph Lauren

Consumer products

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Stanley W.H. Lui

Legal director - Asia | TI Fluid Systems

Industrial

Stanley Lui, a seasoned legal and compliance professional, brings extensive expertise across diverse industries. Currently serving as Legal Director for Asia at TI Fluid Systems, Stanley oversees supply contracts, product...

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Susan M. Sayers

General manager and regional general counsel for Asia Pacific | HSBC

Financials

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Teruce Yuen

Global legal and compliance director | SML Group

Commercial and professional services

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Tiffany Wong

General counsel | EcoCeres

Energy and utilities

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Tracey Turner

Group general counsel | AS Watson Group

Consumer products

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Vanessa Cheung

Group general counsel and company secretary | PCCW Limited/HKT Limited

Telecommunication services

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Victor Ding

General counsel | CLP Holdings

Energy and utilities

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Vincent Ng

General counsel | Klook

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Winnie Ma

Director, general counsel and company secretary | Hang Lung Properties

Industrial and real estate

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Winston Yu

Senior vice president and associate general counsel | Jefferies

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Ying Chen

General counsel and chief compliance officer | TF International Securities Group

Financials

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Albert Chak

General counsel | Sun Hung Kai Properties

Industrial and real estate

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Alice Shum

Group legal counsel | DFI Retail Group

Consumer products

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Alison Tsai

Vice president and general counsel | Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Amy Lee

Regional counsel | Abbott Laboratories

Healthcare

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Andrew Ning

Head of legal and compliance; managing director | Greater Bay Area Homeland Investments

Financials

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Annie Chung

General counsel | Richemont

Consumer products

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Anthony Poon

Senior deputy group general counsel | China Resources Holdings

Industrial and real estate

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Asha Balachandra

Regional head of legal | Invesco

Financials

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Belinda Leung

General counsel | AIA

Insurance

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Bernadette Lomas

General counsel and company secretary | Swire Pacific

Industrial and real estate

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Brian Pong

Asia Pacific and greater China general counsel | Ernst & Young

Financials

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Brijesh Balakrishnan

Managing counsel, Asia Pacific | McKinsey & Company

Financials

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Carmen Kan

General counsel | Bank of China

Financials

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Charalabos Klabos

Senior vice president, general counsel Asia Pacific | Colgate-Palmolive

Consumer products

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Charles Nixon

General counsel | HUTCHMED

Healthcare

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Cora Ang

General counsel and chief compliance officer | Infini Capital

Financials

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Craig Katerberg

Chief legal and corporate affairs officer | Budweiser

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Cynthia Cheng

General counsel | Guoco Group

Financials

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Delia Lang

Global head of legal and general counsel Asia Pacific | Allianz Global Investors

Financials

Delia Lang is the Global Head of Legal and General Counsel Asia Pacific at Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI). Based in Hong Kong, Delia is responsible for the firm’s global legal...

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Derak Lam

General counsel | L'Oréal

Consumer products

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Derek Chan

General counsel | Agricultural Bank of China

Financials

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Ed Shek

Legal and company secretarial manager | Henderson Land Development

Industrial and real estate

Eddie Chan

Legal director | Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

Eddie Chan is the Legal Director at Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), a statutory body with a core function to promote Hong Kong globally as a leading international city in...

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Eleanor Chan

Director, legal and corporate affairs | Nestlé

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Elizabeth Byun

Head of Corporate and regulatory legal | Tencent

Information technology

Elizabeth joined Tencent Legal in 2013 and currently heads the Corporate and International Regulatory Legal Center. Elizabeth is responsible for a diverse range of workstreams outside of China, each comprised...

Eoin Gillen

APAC general counsel | BNP Paribas

Financials

Eoin Gillen is APAC General Counsel at BNP Paribas, based in Hong Kong. Eoin leads a team of approximately 140 legal professionals based in 12 jurisdictions across APAC supporting BNP...

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Frances Wong

Managing director - head of APAC global banking legal and head of APAC | UBS

Financials

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Frank Yuen

Group general counsel, head of compliance | CK Hutchison Holdings

Industrial and real estate

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Giselle Bates

Group general counsel - APAC | Allegis Group

Commercial and professional services

Iain Seow

General counsel and company secretary | Shangri-La

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Iain Seow leads the Shangri-La Group’s Legal Department which oversees the Group’s legal and regulatory affairs in over 24 countries. Shangri-La Group is primarily listed in...

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Irene Cheung

Senior legal counsel | Luk Fook Holdings Company

Consumer products

Ms. Irene Cheung received her BA from the University of Toronto and her LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School. Ms. Cheung was qualified as a solicitor, barrister, and notary public...

Iris Kwok

Chief compliance officer, general manager, and head of the legal and compliance department | Shanghai Pudong Development Bank

Financials

Iris Kwok is currently the Chief Compliance Officer, General Manager, and Head of the Legal and Compliance Department of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) Hong Kong Branch. She has over...

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Jacky Tep

General counsel | Sino Group

Industrial and real estate

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James Bidlake

Executive vice president and general counsel | DFS Group

Consumer products

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Joanna Lai

General counsel | Cathay Pacific

Transport and infrastructure

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Jodis Lee

General counsel | Hang Seng Bank

Financials

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John McLean

General counsel | Vistra

Commercial and professional services

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Jonathan Pyne

Group legal counsel | SJM Holdings

Industrial and real estate

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Jonathan Phillips

General counsel for legal, compliance and ESG for APAC | Natixis

Financials

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Jonty Vavasour

General counsel, strategy director and company secretary | Bupa

Healthcare

Jonty is General Counsel, Strategy Director, and Company Secretary at Bupa Hong Kong. In his current role, he leads the provision of legal advice, strategic development, and company secretariat support...

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Judy Yang

Vice president and general counsel | Sun Life Hong Kong

Financials

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Karen Ip

Executive director and senior counsel | Goldman Sachs

Financials

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Kathie Choi

General counsel, vice president, legal affairs | Kering

Consumer products

Keith Ka Wai Hung

Head of legal | Great Eagle Company Group

Industrial and real estate

Keith Hung was admitted as a Solicitor in Hong Kong in 1996 and holds Master’s Degrees in Law from the University of New South Wales and the University of Hong...

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Kit Chan

General counsel | China Resources Land

Industrial and real estate

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Kitty Chan

General counsel and company secretary | China Gas Holdings

Energy and utilities

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Lance Wu

Head of legal and compliance | NIO

Industrial and real estate

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Lu Li

Head of legal | China Orient Asset Management (International) Holding

Financials

Marco Chung

Group head of legal and managing director | CITIC CLSA

Financials

As Group Head of Legal at CITIC CLSA, Marco oversees the legal function globally, covering all 14 jurisdictions where CLSA has offices. In addition to leading the Legal Team at...

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Mark Duncan

Regional general counsel | Société Générale

Financials

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Mark Loynd

General counsel | Giordano International

Consumer products

Mark Loynd took up the position of General Counsel at Giordano International in 2013 and has since expanded his responsibilities to include Company Secretary, Head of Overseas Market Development and...

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Matthew Bland

Director and group general counsel | Jardine Matheson

Industrial and real estate

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Michael Ting

Genral counsel (legal and compliance), Hong Kong and Macau | Manulife

Insurance

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Peter Tang

Head of legal, company secretary | NWS Holdings

Financials

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Regina Cheung

Head of legal and secretariat | DBS Bank

Financials

Rembert Meyer-Rochow

Executive director and general counsel, APAC and EMEA | Lenovo

Information technology

Richard Blair  

Senior managing director and general counsel Asia Pacific | Blackstone

Financials

Richard Blair is Senior Managing Director and General Counsel Asia Pacific. He sits on a number of boards including those of The Blackstone Group (Hong Kong) Limited and Blackstone Singapore....

Rita Tang

Head of legal | Hong Kong Disneyland

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

Rita Tang is the Assistant Chief Counsel and Head of Legal at Hong Kong Disneyland and has been with the company since 2009. Having established a career in the legal...

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Shella Ng

Executive director, legal and compliance | The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Sports and media

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Simon Chan

Head of legal | Langham Hospitality Group

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Simon Lai

Chief legal officer | Chow Tai Fook Enterprises

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Sophia Yap

Global general counsel | HKBN

Telecommunication services

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Sophie Shen

General counsel | Wingtech Technology

Telecommunication services

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Toni Chan

General counsel | China Overseas Land and Investments

Industrial and real estate

Vincent Leung

Group general counsel and company secretary | Melco International Development Limited

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

Melco is a dynamic company that continues to explore new opportunities, and the previous years have been a transformational phase for the Group. I have been working closely with the...

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Wang Tao

Legal drector, head of legal compliance | Samsung

Information technology

Wendy Chan

Regional compliance officer and head of business ethics, Asia Pacific | Chanel

Consumer products

Wendy is the Head of Business Ethics for Asia Pacific at Chanel. She is the first regional compliance officer in APAC region and has established and led the team since...

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William Huynh

Head of legal | Generali Life

Insurance

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Wilson Chan

General counsel | Morgan Stanley

Financials

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Yibing Mao

General counsel | Marriott International

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Yinyun Yu

Chief legal officer | Huaqin Technology

Information technology

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Yu-Yuen Wong

General counsel | MTR Corporation

Transport and infrastructure

On behalf of The Legal 500, I am delighted and honoured to present the GC Powerlist: Hong Kong 2024 

 

This edition is a tribute to the exceptional general counsel and in-house lawyers who have made, and continue to make, significant strides in one of the most influential and complex legal landscapes in the region. Our research journey has allowed us the opportunity to engage deeply with Hong Kong’s foremost legal professionals, uncovering their pioneering strategies, transformative leadership, and unwavering dedication to excellence. 

 

In a market characterised by rapid evolution and intricate regulatory challenges, Hong Kong’s general counsel are redefining their roles. No longer confined to traditional legal functions, these leaders are integral to the shaping of their companies’ strategic directions, fortifying organisational resilience, and adeptly navigating the complexities of economic fluctuations, technological advancements, and evolving regulations. The powerlist candidates featured in this year’s list are not only distinguished by their legal expertise but also by their pivotal contributions to guiding their organisations through an era of extraordinary change and challenges. 

 

The 2024 powerlist is dedicated to those who are at the forefront of driving business success, embracing innovation, and upholding the highest standards of integrity. From leading groundbreaking digital initiatives and establishing robust governance frameworks to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, these general counsel set new benchmarks for legal leadership.  

 

As Benjamin Chan, vice president legal and SSC director for Asia Pacific at HUGO BOSS Hong Kong, aptly observes:In times of instability, managing legal issues requires a flexible and proactive approach. For our fashion and retail business, which is inherently impacted by changing trends and economic fluctuations, a robust legal strategy is essential for both immediate risk management and long-term stability’. 

 

The GC Powerlist: Hong Kong 2024 celebrates the remarkable achievements and distinctive contributions of these legal trailblazers. We are proud to share their stories and insights, showcasing their commitment to redefining the role of in-house counsel and shaping the future of legal practice in Hong Kong. 

 

Congratulations to all the distinguished general counsel and in-house lawyers selected in 2024’s GC Powerlist: Hong Kong. 

 

 Allan Cohen| Lead Editor – The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Hong Kong 2024 

GC Summit: Taiwan 2025

Legal 500’s 2025 edition of the GC Summit Taiwan 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental Taipei raised the bar for GC-focused, content led events for corporate counsel in Taiwan. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for the in-house legal community in this dynamic and globally respected market to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping their profession in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Opening remarks were delivered by Joe Boswell, Global Editor of The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist series, who welcomed attendees and highlighted the Summit’s central theme of in-house lawyers leading with agility and foresight in a rapidly changing world. Boswell emphasised the strength and dynamism of Taiwan’s legal community, setting the tone for an afternoon of thoughtful and practical dialogue. He then introduced Lois Lin, Chief Legal Officer of Wiwynn Corporation, who officially opened the day’s proceedings with remarks on innovation, collaboration, and leadership within Taiwan’s corporate legal sector, particularly in regards to utilising AI and legal tech tools within a modern legal department.

The first panel Powering Digital Growth: Challenges and Opportunities in Taiwan’s Data Center Landscape, examined the infrastructure driving Taiwan’s digital expansion. Ken-Ying Tseng, Lily Kuo, and Chi Lee of Lee and Li discussed how legal teams can balance rapid technological growth with compliance, sustainability, and innovation, offering practical insights into the evolving regulatory environment surrounding data centres.

The second session, U.S. Tariffs, Export Controls, and Sanctions Under the New Administration: Implications for Taiwan’s Exporters, featured Winston Y. Chan and Matthew S. Axelrod, Partners at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Drawing on their experience as former U.S. government enforcement officials, they provided a compelling analysis of shifting U.S. trade policies under the new administration and their implications for Taiwan’s exporters.

Following this, Winning in the Federal Circuit: Recent Case Studies brought James Lin and Matthew Wawrzyn, Partners at FisherBroyles, to the stage for a fascinating discussion on Federal Circuit litigation strategy. Sharing lessons from cases they personally argued and won, the panellists provided attendees with practical takeaways on managing cross-border IP disputes.

The final session, AI for In-House Legal Teams: Evolution or Revolution?, explored the realities of AI adoption within corporate legal departments. Jolie Shu Chun Liao, Hsiao Wei (William) Tsai, Christine Yang, and Sabrina Chang shared insights into how technology is reshaping workflows, decision-making, and the role of legal teams across industries.

The event concluded with closing remarks from Joe Boswell, followed by drinks and canapés, where attendees continued the discussion in a relaxed setting. The GC Summit Taiwan 2025 reaffirmed The Legal 500’s commitment to providing a platform for Taiwan’s in-house counsel to share experiences, gain insights, and shape the future of the legal profession.