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1 November 2022

Baker McKenzie appoints Asia Pacific chair

Law firm  Baker McKenzie has appointed Hong Kong-based IP partner  Shih Yann Loo to the role of Asia Pacific chair, in addition to his continuing role as global executive committee member.

Shih Yann, who took up the new position on October 21 at the conclusion of the firm's annual meeting in Singapore, succeeds Michael Wong, who has returned to practice in Taipei.

Shih Yann joined the firm's Hong Kong office in 1993, and has served in several leadership positions in the firm.

This has included being part of the management team that led the establishment of Baker McKenzie’s office in Shanghai.

He also served on the committee that oversees Baker McKenzie's offices and businesses across eight jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region.

During his career, Shih Yann has led the firm's IP group in cross-border litigation and enforcement in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Commenting on Shih Yann's appointment, Milton Cheng, Baker McKenzie's global chair, said: “I am delighted to welcome Shih Yann to his new role as Asia Pacific chair. Over the past two years, Shih Yann has contributed significantly towards advancing our firm's strategy as a global executive committee member.

“I am confident that Shih Yann will continue to drive our firm's growth in Asia Pacific and collaborate with other executive committee members to address the needs of our clients and our people around the world.

“I would also like to thank Michael for his leadership and contributions to our executive committee over the past four years as we successfully navigated through a period that has seen much uncertainty, challenge and change," Milton added

Commenting on the new role, Shih Yann said that the appointment was a great privilege.

“As businesses ride through this period of economic uncertainty, they will be re-evaluating their plans in strategic areas such as digital transformation, supply chains, energy transition, sustainability, workforce redesign, and strategic investments to ensure they can adapt to the new macroeconomic landscape,” he said.

Shih Yann added: “Having served our clients in the region for 60 years since we opened our first office in Manila, Baker McKenzie has supported our clients through many economic cycles and supported them in capitalising on the opportunities that this region offers.

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