Intellectual Property . Corporate . International Trade .

A powerful extension to your China legal and business teams ... 

The MMLC Group is a boutique international law firm.  It is the only international law firm, where all lawyers and consultants are fluent Chinese and English speakers, and Chinese law experts.

The MMLC Group was founded in 2002 in Beijing in response to clients' needs for specialist international legal and business services regarding highly confidential transactions and disputes.  MMLC's founding partners are Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's IP and M&A lawyer, Matthew Murphy, and leading China Zhong Lao business consultant, Ellen Wang.  Matthew and Ellen have been assisting foreign and Chinese corporations and government groups with Chinese legal and business issues for over 15 years each.

Today, MMLC delivers legal and advisory services of the highest calibre in relation to complex China and Asian legal issues involving Intellectual Property and Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions (including competition law), Government Relations and Direct and Indirect Taxation. 

In addition to its central office in Beijing and support office in Australia, MMLC has long-standing associations with leading lawyers throughout all parts of China, including in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Taiwan, Macau, Shanghai, Wuxi, Qingdao, Ho Hot, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Urmuqi and Xiamen. 

Computer World 2010

World Technology Law 2010

New York Times 2009

Sydney Morning Herald 2009

Compliance and Enforcement 2009

Chinese State Intellectual Property Office 2008