Experiences

*Includes experience gained prior to the formation of SilkenPath.

Assisted numerous individuals from China’s academic, industrial, and professional sectors with their EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and NIW (National Interest Waiver) green card applications.
Advised multiple outbound Chinese companies on L-1 visa applications for overseas executives, and handled H-1B work visa petitions for employees of U.S.-based businesses.
Assisted professionals in the Hollywood film and television industry with O-1 visa applications for individuals with extraordinary abilities.
Represented a family office in venture capital and real estate investment projects, and provided ongoing legal support on regulatory and compliance matters related to its daily operations.
Advised an ultra-high-net-worth family on the establishment of offshore trusts and corporate structures, and participated in several of their investment projects.

Traditional Industries

Provided legal services to a global restructuring project spanning 65 jurisdictions for a world-leading multinational corporation.
Advised a U.S.-headquartered global automotive leader on its strategic investment and collaboration with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers of electric vehicle battery materials.
Represented a leading global consumer brand in the divestment of one of its legacy businesses.
Acted for a private equity firm in the disposal of a portfolio company.
Advised a U.S.-listed multinational on its acquisition of the RFID inlay business of a prominent European manufacturer.
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on the restructuring of its onshore operations in China.
Represented a China-listed biotechnology company in its acquisition of a Canadian enzyme R&D business.
Advised a global telecommunications provider on its strategic acquisition of a Chinese telecom company.
Represented a European agribusiness group in establishing a China joint venture and acquiring a local food processing company.
Advised a French industrial company on the acquisition of a major Chinese distributor of industrial automation products.
Represented a European payment services provider in the spin-off and restructuring of its operations in China.

Emerging Industries

Advised a leading investment firm on multiple investment transactions, equity restructurings, and exit strategies.
Represented a prominent venture capital firm in a series of early- and growth-stage investments.
Advised several venture capital funds on investments in emerging companies across diverse sectors.
Assisted the sustainable investment arm of a global financial institution in its investment in a Chinese renewable energy startup.
Represented a China-based auto-finance company in obtaining convertible debt financing from U.S. institutional investors.
Provided full legal support to multiple startups on early-stage matters, including corporate formation, employee equity incentive plans, VIE structuring, and financing rounds. Industry sectors included SaaS, AI, AR, 3D printing, consumer goods, and life sciences.

Corporate Legal Matters

Developed a compliance framework for U.S. export controls for China’s largest telecommunications company.
Drafted labor contracts, employee handbooks, and other documents in compliance with California labor law for a logistics company expanding into the U.S.
Designed management systems (including supply chain management, data compliance, and corporate governance) for a cross-border logistics company expanding into Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Provided legal services to global financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bridgewater Associates, BNP Paribas, GIC, and Temasek Holdings regarding compliance with cross-border securities trading regulations.
Advised multinational companies on regulatory compliance and day-to-day operational legal matters across industries such as automotive, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and consumer goods.

Data Compliance

Advised international clients on data compliance matters involving the EU GDPR, U.S. data privacy regulations, and China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), with coverage across sectors such as consumer electronics, education, aviation, personal care, and utilities.
Reviewed and revised user terms, privacy policies, and platform rules for a leading internet platform.
Advised a major e-commerce platform expanding into Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe on compliance matters, including foreign investment entry, cross-border transactions, data compliance, operational compliance, and platform regulation.
Provided platform compliance, user agreements, and privacy policy consulting for a U.S.-based online learning platform.