Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird has a large, experienced IP team to handle work in China. Its association with Beijing law firm Lawjay Partners allows it to represent clients before the Chinese courts.  

Partner Matthew Laight heads the firm’s IP group in Asia. He advises clients across a broad range of sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and ICT. Partner Hank Leung is the co-head of the firm’s IP team in China. He specialises in brand protection and transactional IP matters. Ted Chwu is another notable partner in the practice.