Linklaters draws on its strong international network and corporate M&A expertise to advise on transactional IP issues in the technology, life sciences and consumer product industries. The firm also works closely with its joint association Zhao Sheng Law Firm on Chinese IP matters. Alex Roberts directs the group from Shanghai and excels in IP transactions and technology issues. In Singapore, co-lead Adrian Fisher assists with IP issues and Sher Hann Chua is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious IP matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Linklaters China IP team has unique strengths in relation to the IP aspects of corporate transactions, especially complex global transactions. The team forms part of the multijurisdictional IP offering across the Asia Pacific of Linklaters and its network firms, and is able to work seamlessly with overseas firms. The team is young and agile, and is active in conferences and industry bodies in China and across the region. The team puts out insightful thought leadership publications in many topical areas, especially data and technology.’
‘The team is led by Alex Roberts, who is UK-qualified but has deep experience in the Chinese market which is uniquely strong amongst international firms in China. Alex has a strong reputation in the technology sector in China. Sher Hann Chua is an important member of the team. Sher Hann has many years of experience in IP prosecution, enforcement and transactions throughout Asia.’
Key clients
- Citibank
- Alibaba / Neuralnetics
Work highlights
- Advised Citi on the approx. $6bn sale of its retail banking business in China including all IP aspects of the transactions.
- Advised Royal Golden Eagle on IP and technology licensing issues arising from its $3bn takeover of Vinda International Holdings.