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Shanghai, China

Advise on high-profile cross-border M&As for companies in the new energy and beauty industries, including researching laws and regulations, writing and translating documents related to the transactions, and making phone calls to government offices to discuss regulations.Perform due diligence for the identification of legal risks and liabilities and provide guidance on legal compliance and corporate governance.Assisted an overseas NGO in setting up its Shanghai representative office, including conducting legal research, preparing foreign notarized documents and advising on compliance.

Shanghai, China

Reviewed contracts to identify potential legal risks, and drafted templates for various contracts, including sales contracts, storage contracts, logistics contracts, and employment contracts.Assisted in drafting corporate governance legal documents, including resolutions of shareholders’ meetings and internal control policies.Managed the compliance process for company registration and establishment, including drafting the articles of association for subsidiaries, and providing legal support for establishment processes.Participated in contract negotiations with one of the Fortune Global 500 companies, including stating the requirements and specific input on project details on behalf of the company.

Shanghai, China

Conducted legal due diligence for H-share IPOs, verified disclosures in prospectuses, and assisted in drafting sections discussing China’s regulatory landscape in prospectuses.Supported the establishment of offshore foundations for family offices, including researching and comparing regulations across multiple jurisdictions, created organizational charts and comparative summaries, and provided client recommendations.Provided legal advice on various corporate governance issues and produced legal memoranda.Advise on cross-border M&As for companies in the food industry, including document verification, legal due diligence, and drafting relevant documents such as trademark transfer agreements and board resolutions.

Shanghai, China

Performed legal research on legal issues involving corporate governance, qualifications and licenses, and employee incentive plans, and prepared legal memoranda summarizing the findings.Assisted in drafting and updating legal opinions for several ABS and M&A projects.Conducted legal due diligence, examined clients’ material commercial agreements to identify potential legal risks, and drafted due diligence reports.Performed legal document translations in Japanese, Chinese, and English.

Shanghai, China

Performed legal research on legal issues involving corporate governance, qualifications and licenses, and employee incentive plans, and prepared legal memoranda summarizing the findings.Performed legal document translations in Japanese, Chinese, and English.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Corporate And Financial Law

Bachelor Of Laws, Minor In Japanese, Law, Top 30%

Activities and Societies: Scholarship for Academic Progress, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2023 Scholarship for Academic Excellence.