Baker McKenzie FenXun

Leading the IP and tech team at Baker McKenzie FenXun is the Hong Kong-based Isabella Liu, who is the first port of call to leading global life sciences companies thanks to her expertise in IP matters pertaining to the pharmaceuticals sector. Recent work has further spanned the financial services, consumer goods and TMT industries. In general, the firm has an impressive track record advising on IP portfolio management, technology transfers and licensing transactions, in addition to IP audits, patent validities, infringement opinions and litigation. Through IP agencies in Beijing and Shanghai, it is further equipped to tackle PRC trademark, copyright and enforcement matters. Other recommended individuals in Hong Kong include Loke-Khoon Tan, who represents household name brands in high-stakes IP litigation and advisory matters; regional brand protection and enforcement head Maria Smith; and IP enforcement and litigation head Andrew Sim. Elsewhere, the Shanghai-based Clement Ngai handles pharmaceutical and regulatory issues, tech transactions and IP litigation involving patent and trade secrets.