About
Firm Profile
Managing Partners: Vivien Chan
Number of partners: 6
Languages: Chinese, English, French, Japanese
Firm Overview:
Vivien Chan & Co is a Greater China full-service law practice with long established licensed law offices in Hong Kong (1985) and Beijing (1993). We are consistently recognized as a premier law firm for and in Greater China.
With almost 40 years of experience, we have developed deep local roots in jurisdictions beyond the Greater China region and an integrated global perspective necessary to help domestic businesses and multinational companies alike seamlessly manage even the most complex local and cross border transactions.
We have advised on some of the most significant litigation, acquisitions, arbitrations, and real estate projects to date. This is particularly evident from our leading position in areas such as employment, dispute resolution, intellectual property, M&A and tax. Our ability to collaborate across practices and borders with ease allows us to bring the right team to every transaction, regardless of location.
Areas of Practice:
China Business and Trade
Commercial and Corporate Advisory
Construction
Employment and Compensation
Enforcement of IP Rights in Greater China
Family Law
Insolvency and Restructuring
Intellectual Property
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Mergers & Acquisitions
Notarial Services
Private Client
Real Estate
Regulatory Compliance
Tax and Wealth Planning
White Collar Defence and Investigation
China Business and Trade
-Trade, distribution and supply chain management
-Regulatory compliance;
-Cybersecurity and data privacy compliance
-Customs
-Foreign direct investment
-Chinese outbound investments
-Tax planning
Commercial and Corporate Advisory
-Company formation and dissolution
-Company secretarial services
-E-commerce
-Corporate governance and directors’ duties
-Commercial contracts
Construction
-Drafting and vetting building, engineering, consultancy and project contracts
-Pre-tender, procurement and contracting advice
-Professional negligence claims
-Project planning, financing and documentation
-Tax planning
Employment and Compensation
-Employee benefits and executive compensation
-Occupational health and safety
-Termination and layoffs
-Global mobility, business immigration and executive transfer
Enforcement of IP Rights in Greater China
-Customs and border enforcement
-Complex multi-channel and multi-jurisdictional enforcement
-Anti-unfair competition; trade secret protection
-E-commerce, social media, online platforms and domain names
Family Law
-Divorce and judicial separation
-Trust
-Pre-nuptial and postnuptial agreements
-Parentage issues; cohabitation; care, control and custody
Insolvency and Restructuring
-Corporate insolvency and restructuring
-Personal insolvency
-Insolvency and director’s liabilities
Intellectual Property:
-Brand protection and portfolio management
-Anti-counterfeiting and anti-unfair competition
-Patents, design prosecution and infringement
-Copyrights
-Trade secrets
-E-commerce
-Advertising compliance
Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
-M&A, listing and transaction disputes
-Family, trust and probate
-Complex commercial, shareholders/ partnership disputes, derivative actions and remedies
-Injunction, asset preservation and tracing
-Business and accounting frauds, cyber scam
-Breach of professional or fiduciary duty
-Defamation
-Cross-border judgment enforcement
Mergers & Acquisitions:
-Asset acquisition and dispositions
-Leveraged buyouts and tender offers
-Listing requirements continuance, corporate disclosure, corporate governance
-Transferable loan facilities with embedded bond options or warrants
-Privatisations and de-listings
Notarial Services
-Notarial services
-China attesting services
-Apostillization and legalisation of documents
Private Client
-Art, antiques and collectibles (digital and tangible)
-Philanthropy
-Defamation
-Immigration law
-Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
-Trust
Real Estate
-Cross-border acquisition
-Lease
-Real estate related tax
-Real estate development
Regulatory Compliance
-Administrative review and complaint
-Risk analysis and compliance solutions
-Contract review
-Corporate governance
-Crisis management policy
-Labelling and licensing
Tax and Wealth Planning:
-Tax efficient financing structures design and implementation
-Real estate related taxes
-Employment compensation
-Custom duties
-Wealth management and succession planning
-Trust
-Transfer pricing
White Collar Defence and Investigations
-Internal investigation
-Criminal defence
-Financial crime and tax
Clients:
The firm has developed a wide range of clientele achieved through providing excellent and reliable services throughout the years. It acts for Fortune 500 and multinational corporations, including Alticor, American Airlines, LVMH Group, Epic Games, Yves Saint Laurent, and China-based clients, including Horizon Ventures, Nam Kee Noodle, Fountain Set, Esquel Group, Aussco, etc.
Ranked Offices
Provided by Vivien Chan & Co
- Hong Kong32/F Harbour Center, 25 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Web: www.vcclawservices.com
- Tel: +852 2522 9183
- Fax: +852 2845 9160
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Articles, highlights and press releases
19 items provided by Vivien Chan & Co
Important China Data Privacy Law Update:
The Publication of the Finalized Standard Contract for Outbound Transfer from China
2022 in Review: Our Top 5 Successful IP Cases
To kick start 2023, we have gathered our firm’s top 5 intellectual property cases in 2022, and we would like to share with you our successful cases and the hottest issues in the previous year.
Who’s Hiding? Our Cross-Border Game Plan to Dispel False Impressions by Shadow Companies
Shadow companies are companies with company names incorporating or confusingly similar to trademarks or brand names of others, neither with the authorization of nor being in any way connected to the trademark or brand name owners.
Latest China Enforcement Trends & Must-Have Strategies 2022
Although the global pandemic has significantly impacted businesses around the world, it has expedited the development of the e-commerce market and facilitated the digital transformation of brands.
Piercing through the draft amendments to the PRC Company Law from perspective of foreign investor
The National People’s Congress of China has made substantive changes to the current PRC Company Law (2018 version) in the draft Amendment to the Company Law (“Draft Amendment”) published for public consultation on 24 December 2021.
Latest Chinese Trademark Battle: Lessons to Learn from MUJI’s Loss in Commercial Defamation Case
Recently Japanese company MUJI (無印良品) (“MUJI”) lost yet another court case against the Chinese nemesis, Beijing Cottonfield, in a commercial defamation case. In this article, we will update you the latest development of this long-haul trademark battle and lessons to be learned to avoid pitfalls.
Drilling Down into the New China Trademark Examination Guidelines – The Must-Knows
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published the new Guidelines for Trademark Examination. This article spares you the need to read through the 400-page Guidelines by distilling the must-knows and discusses potential impacts on future examination practices.
Levelling Up Your China Intellectual Property Protection to a New Dimension: NFTs and the Metaverse
In this article, Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. walk through the basics about NFT and the Metaverse and discuss how brands may position their intellectual property protection strategy.
China’s Top 10 Trademark Developments
In this article, Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co. highlight the top 10 trademark developments in China.
China Updates: Case Study on Trademark Infringement on Short-form Video Content Platform, TikTok
In this article, Vivien Chan and Ken Hung of Vivien Chan & Co. examine a recent trademark infringement case on short-form video content platform, TikTok and highlight the points to take.
The New Personal Information Protection Law in China
In this article, Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. summarizes the must-know of the New Personal Information Protection Law in China and its significance.
The Amended Law Further Strengthen Customs Enforcement in China
In this article, Vivien Chan and Fandy Ip of Vivien Chan & Co. bring up how the amended law on administrative penalty and related customs provisions work to strengthen customs enforcement in China.
All-rounded Protection Strategy for Your Mobile Apps in Mainland China
In this article, Vivien Chan and Ken Hung of Vivien Chan & Co. discuss the common issues faced by brand owners when striving to protect the intellectual property rights of their mobile apps in Mainland China.
Mainland China and Hong Kong: The Must-Knows for Conducting Business as Usual amid COVID-19
In this article, Vivien Chan and Patty Chan of Vivien Chan & Co. summarize the Must-Knows in order to keep the business running amid COVID-19 given the new norms of adopting virtual execution of documents, conducting virtual meetings and allowing employees to work from home.
Hong Kong Patent Protection: Why is it significant to your business?
In this article, Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. introduce the Hong Kong Patent System and stress the importance and advantages for businesses to secure patent rights in Hong Kong.
Toothless Tiger No More: New Rules on Penalties in China’s Copyright Law Amendment
The new amendment to China’s Copyright Law (the “Law”), which take effect on 1st June 2021, would be the first substantive revision of the Law in nearly two decades. In this article, Vivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co. summarize the good news to copyright petitioners in China.
Roadmap to Tackling Cyber Frauds and Email Scams in Hong Kong
When you fall victim to the scam and have been falsely induced into remitting fund to the fraudster’s bank account in Hong Kong, taking prompt actions is the key to recovering your fund. Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. summarize the actions you should take once the fraud is discovered.
Our Tips for Domain Name Arbitration from China Perspective
In this article, Vivien Chan and Ken Hung of Vivien Chan & Co. address the fast and cost-effective way in getting back the domains and share the firm's experience in getting successful outcomes.
Getting Ready for Myanmar’s New Trademark Law
In this article, Vivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co. address how trademark owners can get the most out of Myanmar’s new trademark law.
Important China Data Privacy Law Update:
The Publication of the Finalized Standard Contract for Outbound Transfer from China
2022 in Review: Our Top 5 Successful IP Cases
To kick start 2023, we have gathered our firm’s top 5 intellectual property cases in 2022, and we would like to share with you our successful cases and the hottest issues in the previous year.
Who’s Hiding? Our Cross-Border Game Plan to Dispel False Impressions by Shadow Companies
Shadow companies are companies with company names incorporating or confusingly similar to trademarks or brand names of others, neither with the authorization of nor being in any way connected to the trademark or brand name owners.
Latest China Enforcement Trends & Must-Have Strategies 2022
Although the global pandemic has significantly impacted businesses around the world, it has expedited the development of the e-commerce market and facilitated the digital transformation of brands.
Piercing through the draft amendments to the PRC Company Law from perspective of foreign investor
The National People’s Congress of China has made substantive changes to the current PRC Company Law (2018 version) in the draft Amendment to the Company Law (“Draft Amendment”) published for public consultation on 24 December 2021.
Latest Chinese Trademark Battle: Lessons to Learn from MUJI’s Loss in Commercial Defamation Case
Recently Japanese company MUJI (無印良品) (“MUJI”) lost yet another court case against the Chinese nemesis, Beijing Cottonfield, in a commercial defamation case. In this article, we will update you the latest development of this long-haul trademark battle and lessons to be learned to avoid pitfalls.
Drilling Down into the New China Trademark Examination Guidelines – The Must-Knows
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published the new Guidelines for Trademark Examination. This article spares you the need to read through the 400-page Guidelines by distilling the must-knows and discusses potential impacts on future examination practices.
Levelling Up Your China Intellectual Property Protection to a New Dimension: NFTs and the Metaverse
In this article, Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. walk through the basics about NFT and the Metaverse and discuss how brands may position their intellectual property protection strategy.
China’s Top 10 Trademark Developments
In this article, Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co. highlight the top 10 trademark developments in China.
China Updates: Case Study on Trademark Infringement on Short-form Video Content Platform, TikTok
In this article, Vivien Chan and Ken Hung of Vivien Chan & Co. examine a recent trademark infringement case on short-form video content platform, TikTok and highlight the points to take.
The New Personal Information Protection Law in China
In this article, Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. summarizes the must-know of the New Personal Information Protection Law in China and its significance.
The Amended Law Further Strengthen Customs Enforcement in China
In this article, Vivien Chan and Fandy Ip of Vivien Chan & Co. bring up how the amended law on administrative penalty and related customs provisions work to strengthen customs enforcement in China.
All-rounded Protection Strategy for Your Mobile Apps in Mainland China
In this article, Vivien Chan and Ken Hung of Vivien Chan & Co. discuss the common issues faced by brand owners when striving to protect the intellectual property rights of their mobile apps in Mainland China.
Mainland China and Hong Kong: The Must-Knows for Conducting Business as Usual amid COVID-19
In this article, Vivien Chan and Patty Chan of Vivien Chan & Co. summarize the Must-Knows in order to keep the business running amid COVID-19 given the new norms of adopting virtual execution of documents, conducting virtual meetings and allowing employees to work from home.
Hong Kong Patent Protection: Why is it significant to your business?
In this article, Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. introduce the Hong Kong Patent System and stress the importance and advantages for businesses to secure patent rights in Hong Kong.
Toothless Tiger No More: New Rules on Penalties in China’s Copyright Law Amendment
The new amendment to China’s Copyright Law (the “Law”), which take effect on 1st June 2021, would be the first substantive revision of the Law in nearly two decades. In this article, Vivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co. summarize the good news to copyright petitioners in China.
Roadmap to Tackling Cyber Frauds and Email Scams in Hong Kong
When you fall victim to the scam and have been falsely induced into remitting fund to the fraudster’s bank account in Hong Kong, taking prompt actions is the key to recovering your fund. Vivien Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co. summarize the actions you should take once the fraud is discovered.
Our Tips for Domain Name Arbitration from China Perspective
In this article, Vivien Chan and Ken Hung of Vivien Chan & Co. address the fast and cost-effective way in getting back the domains and share the firm's experience in getting successful outcomes.
Getting Ready for Myanmar’s New Trademark Law
In this article, Vivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co. address how trademark owners can get the most out of Myanmar’s new trademark law.