With emerging technologies, cybersecurity issues, e-commerce operations, AI, and cloud services among its areas of expertise, the team at Bird & Bird is based across Beijing and Hong Kong, and remains a top choice for transactional, corporate, and regulatory instructions for an impressive, global client base. Co-head Wilfred Ng focuses on matters related to digital assets, including web3, AI, and blockchain issues, and fellow co-head James Gong handles a wide spectrum of workstreams and boasts notable expertise in data matters, AI, and EV and autonomous driving-related projects. Other key members of the group include Hank Leung, who specialises in brand protection and transactional IP, and Matthew Laight, who concentrates on disputes. Hwee Yong Neo assists clients with matters involving AI, data, and tech regulation.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

James Gong; Wilfred Ng

Other key lawyers

Hank Leung; Matthew Laight; Ted Chwu; Michelle Chan; Hwee Yong Neo