IP & COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY

About Andrea

With 16 years of experience navigating China’s dynamic legal landscape, I currently hold the position of senior lawyer at a prominent Chinese law firm. My expertise extends well beyond intellectual property, covering a wide range of cross-border legal services. I focus on complex contract negotiations, commercial partnerships, labor disputes, infringement matters, and equity-related conflicts, providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of international businesses operating in China.

Throughout my career, I have successfully handled multi-million dollar disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, and trade dress across courts nationwide, including significant retrial cases before the Supreme Court. I have also developed global IP portfolios for state-owned enterprises and offered essential compliance and risk management advice to both domestic and international small and medium-sized enterprises.

Beyond intellectual property, I have assisted numerous Chinese companies in expanding into the EU, Middle East, and Latin America, helping them navigate foreign IP risks and establish robust legal frameworks for their international operations. My expertise includes advising on joint ventures, distribution agreements, technology transfers, and employment matters, ensuring my clients’ business interests are well protected across various legal jurisdictions.

I have also represented foreign companies in China on a variety of cross-border legal issues, including resolving complex contract disputes arising from international sales and service agreements, mediating commercial collaboration conflicts in joint ventures and partnerships, and managing labor disputes involving both expatriate and local employees. Additionally, I have handled infringement cases beyond traditional IP, such as unfair competition and trade secret misappropriation, as well as equity-related disputes in foreign-invested enterprises, including shareholder conflicts and M&A-related litigation.

I believe that exceptional legal service goes beyond technical expertise. Clients need more than just a lawyer—they need a strategic partner who delivers practical solutions to real-world challenges. This requires a deep understanding of their industry, awareness of its unique challenges, and building relationships based on trust and shared values. For me, legal knowledge is just the foundation; my true value lies in achieving tangible results that resolve issues, protect assets, and drive business success.