Baker McKenzie appoints Asia Pacific IP chair
Baker McKenzie has appointed a Hong Kong-based partner as its new Asia Pacific chair of the IP and technology practice, amid a reshuffling of its leadership.
Yesterday, June 15, Baker McKenzie announced new leadership appointments for seven Asia Pacific practice and industry groups, all of which come into effect on July 1.
Hong Kong-based Isabella Liu will take over as Asia Pacific chair of the IP and technology practice, replacing Bangkok-based Say Sujintaya.
Liu focuses her practice on patent and trademark prosecution, IP licensing, technology transfers, brand acquisitions and the administrative and civil enforcement of IP rights. She also advises clients in the healthcare sector.
She formerly served as Asia Pacific chair of the healthcare and life sciences industry group. Sydney-based Elisabeth White will now take over this role.
Baker McKenzie's Asia Pacific chair Ai Ai Wong said: "I am delighted to welcome our new practice and industry group leaders to the leadership team. What is particularly exciting is that among the seven new Asia Pacific leaders, four are women.
“As a firm that values diversity in the workplace, these appointments mark a step forward towards achieving our firm's global aspirational targets of having 40% women at the partnership and leadership level.”
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