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Matthew A. Murphy

A fluent Chinese speaker, Matthew has over 18 years of China and Asia Pacific legal and business experience, focusing on IP, M&A (including competition law), tax, disputes and investments. Matthew has been listed as a leading corporate lawyer by various publishers and institutions and is an ADR panelist with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, and the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre. In 2009, Matthew was elected a Leader of the Gehrson Lehrman Group - a worldwide network of over 250,000 consultants and lawyers.

Prior to joining MMLC, Matthew was with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Hong Kong and London), Simmons & Simmons (Hong Kong) and Allens Arthur Robinson (Australia). He was a judges associate in the Queensland courts prior to being admitted as a solicitor.  His recent experience includes advising: 

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• Various foreign shareholders in relation to the Chinese government approvals required for China Merchant's Bank acquisition of Wing Lung Bank (US$4.7 billion) and Sinopec's acqusition of Tanganyika (US$2 billion)
• Various foreign shareholders in relation to the Chinese government approvals (in particular the competition law approvals) regarding Coke's acquisition of China's Huiyuan (US$2.5 billion), Inbev's acquisition of Anheuser Busch (US$52 billion), Pfizer's acquisition of Wyeth, Merck's acquisition of Schering-Plough and Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems
• Various local and foreign shareholders regarding Mitsubishi's proposed purchase of Lucite (US$1.6 billion), Chinalco's proposed purchase of interests in Rio Tinto (US$19.5 billion) and Minmetals proposed proposed purchase of Ozminerals (US$1.7 billion)
• Various SMEs and start-ups in Australia and China, on international IP protection, corporate structuring, licensing andtaxation matters
• A major US auto company and various major IT companies, on China and Australian Customs and tax matters - planning and disputes
• A major US IT and electronics company, various major auto and biotech companies, on encryption, tax and Customs issues, restructuring and IP infringement actions in Greater China and Australia
• A major Chinese fruit growing conglomerate on PVR rights, procurement and international acquisitions

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Ellen F. Wang

Ellen received a Bachelor of Arts from one of China's leading universities and is currently a candidate for a Masters degree from Beijing University. Ellen is fluent in English, Cantonese (native) and Mandarin (native). Ellen was the founder of the very successful China Dairy Equipment, one of China's leading suppliers of high technology to the dairy industry. Over the last few years Ellen has established distribution and sales networks for international clients throughout China. Ellen is a member of the International Technology Lawyers Association and the China Business Council.Ellen has recently been involved in:

• Technology and market analysis for various life science, food science and health science companies, as well as Customs and tax dispute issues and planning exercises
• Managing the localisation of patent applications, trademark applications, technology and commercial contracts for a large number of multi-nationals
• Advising a well known Australian mining company on foreign exchange issues and repatriation of profit
• Supervising the translation of complicated commercial agreements and promotional materials, from commercial leases to IPO documentation and complicated patent specifications
• Developing Chinese character brands for foreign companies
• Advising on standards in relation to the garments, auto, electronics, food and dairy industries
• Developing market opportunities for companies involved in genetics, proteomics and bioinformatics

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Cindy Hong

Cindy received her Master of Science majoring in microbiology from the Nanjing Forestry University and then worked for one of China's leading dairy product companies. Cindy manages our Shanghai office and is involved in East Coast business and legal projects. Her recent experience includes: 

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• Assisting various clients with national Customs audits
• Assisting various auto companies on resolving various unfair competition matters arising in Shanghai
• Assisting an electronics company in relation to various corporate due diligence processes
• Advising various PRC dairy and life science companies on technology procurement issues and cross border investments
• Liaising with MOFCOM and the PLA regarding certain strategic investments and international disputes

Hong Mei

Hong Mei is a qualified Certified Practising Accountant. She has a wealth of business consulting experience particularly in relation to international trade. Prior to joining MMLC, Hong Mei worked in the corporate finance department of a PRC import and export company. Her recent experience includes:

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• Running corporate accounting and tax filings for FIEs and representative offices in Beijing
• Negotiating the grant of foreign trade rights for various PRC companies
• Advising various Global Fortune 500 companies and government corporations on international tax issues and planning
• Representing various PRC and international companies in customs and tax disputes 

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David Zhang

David Zhang studied engineering at one of China's leading universities, graduating at the top of his class. David then went on to work in major construction projects, most recently at in Yunna Province in Southern China.  David has invaluable experience in working with China's government and court officials in relation to projects requiring government assistance or intervention, analysing and applying complicated Chinese legislation and regulations to a variety of industries. His recent work includes:

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• Assisting a Chinese mining company in its acquisition of an interest in a listed Australian iron-ore mining company
• Assisting various Fortune 500 companies in registering trademarks and patents in China, including managing opposition proceedings and appeals of CTO decisions
• Advising a US investment bank on litigation prospects of a NYSE IPO candidate (US$400 million)
• Managing intricate investigations relating to IP infringements in industries such as consumer electronics, auto and mechanics
• Carrying out investigations leading to the granting of preliminary injunctions and seizure orders throughout Greater China  

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Yu Du

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Immediately prior to joining MMLC, Yu Du worked as legal counsel for a major Chinese media company. Before that, Yu Du was with a major PRC law firm, working on business transactions and IP registration matters.   Yu Du  has experience in:                                                                                        

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• All types of commercial contracts affecting the media and telecoms industry in China
• The registration of trademarks, designs and patents; as well as opposition proceedings, licensing and royalty remittance issues
• Tax, FDI and restructuring+ Applications for Chapter 11 reorganisations under the Bankruptcy Law of China, as well as liquidations
• Chinese competition law issues regarding international and local transactions, price fixing, and dominant market position issues
• Various local and foreign shareholders regarding Mitsubishi's proposed purchase of Lucite (US$1.6 billion), Chinalco's proposed purchase of interests in Rio Tinto (US$19.5 billion) and Minmetals proposed proposed purchase of Ozminerals (US$1.7 billion) 

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Yu Du is fluent in English and Mandarin.  

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Sarah Xuan

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• Establishing a wholly-owned foreign enterprise for one of the world's leading software developers
• Various foreign shareholders in relation to the Chinese government approvals (in particular the competition law approvals) regarding Coke's acquisition of China's Huiyuan (US$2.5 billion) and Inbev's acquisition of Anheuser Busch (US$52 billion)
• Various local and foreign shareholders regarding Mitsubishi's proposed purchase of Lucite (US$1.6 billion), Chinalco's proposed purchase of interests in Rio Tinto (US$19.5 billion) and Minmetals proposed proposed purchase of Ozminerals (US$1.7 billion)
• Closure of a representative office in Beijing+ Customs matters for a major beverages company
• Trademark filings, oppositions and appeals for entities in the IT, auto, crafts and bioscience areas
• Assisting a bioscience entity with restructuring of its Asian operations 

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Sarah is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.  

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Kelly Wang

Kelly is experienced in FDI, M&A and intellectual property matters.  Prior to joining MMLC, Kelly worked as a Judge's Associate in the Beijing District Court, and then as a lawyer for a major PRC law firm. Since joining MMLC, Kelly has worked on:

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• Assisting a major electronics company with all aspects of its IP protection strategies in China
• Tax minimisation strategies for for MNCs involved in IT, auto and biosciences
• The restructuring of a major auto MNC's China operations
• Advising major shareholders in relation to Coke's acquisition of Huiyuan, and Sinopec's acquisition of Tanganyika
• Various local and foreign shareholders regarding Mitsubishi's proposed purchase of Lucite (US$1.6 billion), Chinalco's proposed purchase of interests in Rio Tinto (US$19.5 billion) and Minmetals proposed proposed purchase of Ozminerals (US$1.7 billion)   

Xia Yu

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In addition to being a native Mandarin speaker, Xia Yu is fluent in English.

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Li Jinheng

Li Jinheng studied law at the Chinese University of Politics and Law, and then moved into the investigations field. Jinheng has excellent government and law enforcement contacts, allowing us to assist clients with all types of matters in China including IP investigation, criminal investigations and defence. His recent work has involved:

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• Various complicated due diligence and market intelligence exercises
• Managing an intelligence sourcing exercise covering 10 provinces in China, and leading to raids worth over US$20 million 
• Carrying out emergency raids in Beijing, Shiyan and Shanghai, upon receiving 6 hours notice as to raid requirements.

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Wang Shu

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Wang Shu studied administration in Liaoning and is in charge of providing transactional support in our Beijing office. She has been instrumental in developing market penetration strategies for some of the world's major pharmaceutical and agribusiness companies. In addition to Mandarin, Wang Shu speaks English.

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Yang Yue

Yng Yue is in charge of transactional support and has a degree in IT from Beijing Technical College. She has recently worked on various commercial and corporate matters involving supply arrangements, M&A, IP and corporate financing issues.  
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Chen Jing

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Chen Jing has economics and business degrees from the Tianjin Nankai and Business universities. Prior to joining MMLC, Chen Jing managed the international trading department of a major PRC manufacturer. Since joining MMLC, Chen Jing has been instrumental our clients’ business transactions, regarding the macro and micro analysis of targets, potential joint ventures and business expansion work.