Led by vastly experienced litigator Ling Ho, Clifford Chance is particularly well-placed to advise multinationals and Chinese-headquartered companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical and fintech industry sectors on enforcement matters. The team’s work frequently spans multiple jurisdictions, drawing on the firm’s global network to deliver seamless support. It also provides regular due diligence and advisory input on M&A and securities transactions in IP-rich sectors, working closely with the firm’s leading corporate and private equity practice. Charmaine Kwong is key to much of this work and is also gaining a strong reputation on IP prosecution and portfolio management matters.
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‘A team of highly competent and professional lawyers. Able to offer advice that caters to our specific needs. ’
‘Charmaine Kwong is an outstanding member of the legal team. She is very responsive and able to offer comprehensive legal advice in complex litigation cases, analysing the pros and cons of every possible solution for your consideration.’
‘Charmaine Kwong was able to quickly and accurately understand our needs, and adopt corresponding strategies and provide timely feedback.'
‘Extremely qualitative team always at the edge of the most recent evolutions in that field.'
Key clients
- Volkswagen China
- AMTD
- Aston Martin
- Langham Hotel
- Gelion Technologies
- Pfizer
Work highlights
Advising Volkswagen China on the IP and technical collaboration with XPeng, including outside of China, covering licensing of IP (patents and software), review of patent portfolio and development of technology and provision of support service.
Acting for a major music streaming service provider headquartered in China (as Respondent) in a Hong Kong-seated HKIAC arbitration in relation to licensing agreements and IP rights claims.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ling Ho
Other key lawyers
Thomas Walsh; Charmaine Kwong; Justin Luo; Sharon Zhang