IP & COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY

About Andrea

With 16 years of experience navigating China’s evolving legal environment, I am a senior attorney at a leading Chinese law firm. My expertise lies at the intersection of international commerce and intellectual property law, where I provide comprehensive legal support to global businesses operating in China, as well as Chinese companies expanding their presence worldwide.

Clients rely on me for:

– High-stakes intellectual property enforcement, including successfully managing multi-million dollar disputes across courts nationwide and handling landmark retrials before the Supreme Court.
– Cross-border business structuring, advising Chinese enterprises entering markets in the EU, Middle East, and Latin America on foreign IP risks, joint ventures, technology transfers, and distribution agreements.
– Supporting foreign companies in China by resolving complex contract, shareholder, and equity disputes—including M&A-related litigation—as well as addressing trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition issues.
– Ensuring workforce and operational stability through the management of intricate labor disputes involving both expatriate and local employees.
– Developing global IP portfolio strategies for state-owned enterprises and delivering customized compliance and risk management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Throughout my career, I have successfully handled complex, high-profile cases—from Supreme Court litigation to structuring international joint ventures. My approach is precise, thorough, and strategically grounded in practical business realities.

I believe outstanding legal service extends beyond technical knowledge. Clients need more than just legal advice—they need a strategic partner who offers practical solutions to real-world challenges. While legal expertise forms the foundation, my true value lies in delivering tangible outcomes that resolve issues, safeguard assets, and drive business growth. Achieving this requires a deep understanding of each client’s industry and cultivating relationships built on trust and shared values.

On a personal note, I am the mother of an autistic son. This experience has taught me that communication is not always conventional and that the standard path is not always viable. It has fostered in me profound empathy, exceptional patience, and the ability to interpret complex, unspoken needs. It has also instilled resilience, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless commitment to finding creative solutions when traditional approaches fall short. I bring this same dedication and insight to every client engagement.

If you are seeking a legal partner who combines expert cross-border knowledge with deep empathy and innovative problem-solving—or a speaker who can bring the realities of global business to life—I would be delighted to connect.