Morrison & Foerster

A slew of blue-chip TMT companies and start-ups turn to Morrison & Foerster for assistance on mandates, including technology-related transactions, outsourcing and IP licensing arrangements. The firm is also a key destination for technology investors and technology companies looking for advice concerning the Chinese regulatory landscape, while financial services and health science clients are among those who entrust the team to handle data privacy issues. A trio of partners head up the practice, with Hong Kong-based Gordon Milner singled out for his expertise in online services in China. In Shanghai, fellow co-head, Chuan Sun specialises in transactional work including technology collaborations; and Paul McKenzie, who completes the leadership trio, divides his time between Shanghai and Beijing and is well-placed to advise investors based outside of Asia on strategic investments into China. In Hong Kong, Marcia Ellis and Gigi Yuen are key contacts for private equity mandates and technology-related transactions respectively.