Vanian Legal

Our Team

Our team is composed of experienced attorneys, IP specialists, and legal counsels with expertise across technology, entertainment, luxury, consumer goods, and digital industries. Many of our professionals are qualified both as lawyers and IP agents, combining legal precision with deep industry insight to support clients in China and worldwide.

1. David Zhang (张伟)

Partner – Intellectual Property & Litigation

David specializes in complex IP enforcement, brand protection, and cross-border trademark disputes across China and Europe.

2. Emily Chen (陈洁)

Senior Associate – Corporate & M&A

Emily advises on joint ventures, restructuring, and inbound investment transactions for multinational clients in tech and consumer goods sectors.

3. Michael Li (李强)

Partner – Technology, Data & Privacy

Michael focuses on cybersecurity compliance, data protection audits, and digital governance frameworks under Chinese and international law.

4. Catherine Wang (王雪)

Associate – Entertainment & Copyright Law

Catherine supports clients in music, film, and gaming industries with copyright strategy, licensing, and digital content protection.

5. Jason Liu (刘磊)

Senior Counsel – Patent & Innovation

Jason has extensive experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and technology transfer.

6. Angela Huang (黄蕾)

Associate – Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting

Angela manages enforcement programs and online monitoring actions against counterfeits on major e-commerce and social media platforms.

7. Victor Zhao (赵明)

Of Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory Affairs

Victor advises foreign companies on market entry, commercial compliance, and government relations in regulated sectors.

8. Grace Xu (徐婷)

Associate – IP Transactions & Licensing

Grace assists in structuring licensing, franchising, and technology transfer deals ensuring alignment with Chinese IP and contract law.

9. Guillermo Lomas

Of Counsel – International IP & Technology Law

Guillermo has extensive experience advising multinational companies on intellectual property, data protection, and cross-border commercial transactions.