Simmons & Simmons

Firm overview:

Simmons & Simmons’ Mainland China team is based in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, and works closely with the Hong Kong office as well as the firm’s international network. The team provides a full range of legal services for clients in the financial, asset management, technology, media and telecoms, and healthcare and life sciences sectors.

The firm’s Simmons & Simmons (Beijing) Intellectual Property Agency handles all matters pertaining to the management and enforcement of intangible assets in China. Simmons & Simmons’ place in the rankings reflects its strong patent offering in the country, delivered via its licensed IP agency and multi-disciplinary practice. The firm is a particularly good choice for dispute resolution.

Team overview:

George Chan heads the firm’s Beijing IP Agency, and is a partner in the Dispute Resolution Group in China. Chan leads a team that specialises in securing and enforcing IP rights, as well as advising on commercial and regulatory IP matters.