The Fangda Partners compliance and government enforcement team is highlighted for its ‘extensive experience in international trade, sanctions and export control compliance’. The team is headed by Kate Yin and Derrick Zhao. Based in Beijing, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Yin is experienced in assisting clients who are accused of violating US export control laws. In Shanghai, Zhao is capable of ’explaining complicated regulations in a simple and easy to understand way’, especially regarding international trade, sanctions and export control compliance. Patrick Xiao, splitting his time between Shanghai and Shenzhen, acts in customs-related disputes, as well as non-contentious matters, such as risk assessment and advisory services.
Testimonials
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‘Fangda is very professional in export control, sanctions, data privacy, customs and AIGC related areas.’
‘Derrick Zhao is very professional in export control, sanctions and customs areas. Derrick can always explain complicated regulations in a simple and easy to understand way and help clients to solve those outstanding issues.'
‘The team has extensive experience in international trade, sanctions and export control compliance, and is more professional and efficient than other law firms. In recent years, the firm has introduced more professionals to form a support team, and has considerable advantages in professionalism and research capabilities in the above-mentioned sub-sectors.'
‘The service response is very timely.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Yin, Derrick Zhao