Clifford Chance is regularly instructed by a broad mix of clients spanning healthcare, financial services, telecommunications media and technology sectors. Leveraging its strong corporate and dispute resolution offering, the IP team handles IP-heavy transactions, IP litigation and tech-related arbitration. Ling Ho heads up the firm’s IP practice, leading litigation and dispute resolution matters. The recent arrival of Charmaine Kwong from Hogan Lovells in July 2023 bolstered the team’s expertise in IP prosecution and global strategy particularly across the technology, pharmaceutical and finance industries.
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- ‘The team was responsive and equipped with in-depth knowledge; with a good understanding of the nuances involved in a matter, they could provide insight into a matter and provide practical solutions. They also worked with us in developing an internal IP manual, they are proficient and their attention to detail is impressive.’
‘Ling Ho has excellent strategic thinking, her team produces quality work within tight timeline. Their capability in advising viable solutions is unparalleled.’
‘The Firm has fast turnaround time, is commercially savvy and of course legally sound.’
‘Charmaine Kwong has fast turnaround time, is commercially savvy and of course legally sound.’
‘High-caliber individuals who can answer clients' questions clearly and precisely on the spot.’
Key clients
- Volkswagen China
- TPG / iNova Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd.
- Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. Ltd
- Langham Hotel
- Standard Chartered Bank
- BDO Unibank
- Aston Martin
- Carrefour
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Henkel
Work highlights
Acted for Volkswagen China on the IP and technical collaboration and strategic minority investment on XPeng.
Acted for a leading Chinese smartphone maker (as Respondent) in a tech heavy Hong Kong seated HKIAC arbitration for over USD160 million brought by a prior licensor related to encryption technology, and successfully dismissed the claimant's claims.
Advised a fashion publication and entertainment conglomerate in the global trade mark portfolio strategic implementation and management (including gap analysis) in over 50 jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
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Charmaine Kwong
Practice head
Ling Ho
Other key lawyers
Charmaine Kwong; Thomas Walsh