The practice at Baker McKenzie FenXun is co-headed by a team of three: tech, media and entertainment, sport, and telecoms specialist Lex Kuo; Stephen Crosswell, who focuses on competition law and regulatory; and Zhenyu Ruan, whose practice encompasses joint ventures, tech licensing, e-commerce, and data privacy in the fashion and SaaS sectors. Grace Gao, who specialises in media and entertainment, and Dominic Edmondson, who advises on IT and cyber matters, digital media, and issues related to IP, are members of a team well-versed in the fields of gaming, fintech, big data, and social media, navigating large corporate and transactional matters as well as acting for TMT companies in disputes. Chris Jiang focuses on corporate actions and regulatory inquiries.
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Testimonials
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‘The core strength of Baker McKenzie FenXun's TMT team lies in its global experience and deep industry knowledge. Leveraging its experience serving numerous multinational technology companies, it has developed comprehensive industry expertise, enabling it to rapidly develop multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks. Compared to other international law firms, the team's unique value lies in its efficient cross-border collaboration mechanism – professional review and refinement of feedback from various offices to avoid information fragmentation.’
‘Lex Kuo is always responsive, communicates in a clear and accessible manner, and accurately coordinates the opinions of lawyers from different countries, translating them into balanced, implementable solutions. He excels at distilling complex regulatory requirements into clear actionable checklists, significantly improving our work efficiency. This service model, combining professional depth with client experience, sets him apart from his peers.’
‘Only tech trans team in Greater China.’
‘Lex Kuo and Howard Wu are recommended.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lex Kuo; Stephen Crosswell; Jay (Zhenyu) Ruan
Other key lawyers
Grace Gao; Dominic Edmondson; Chris Jiang; Howard Wu