Greater China Region
Practice Areas
International Trade Compliance, Government Regulation, Trade Remedy, Anti-dumping & Countervailing Investigations
Career
• Consultant, Hylands Law Firm, Beijing Office
• Attorney, O’Melveny & Myers China Practice (2001–2004)
• Attorney, White & Case LLP, International Trade Practice (1998–2001)
• Legal Department, CCCME (1994–1996)
Professional Memberships
• New York Bar Association (2001–2018)
• American Bar Association (2001–2003)
Clients
Extensive experience working with foreign clients and international law firms, including successful representation in the following landmark cases:
• Successfully represented Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. in a U.S. anti-dumping case concerning H-Beams
• Successfully represented Markor International Furniture in a U.S. anti-dumping case involving wooden bedroom furniture
• Successfully represented Gold East Paper (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in a U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duty case on coated paper
• Advised Delta Air Lines on antitrust compliance regarding its acquisition of Northwest Airlines
• Advised ASSA ABLOY on antitrust aspects of its acquisition of Pan Pan Security Doors
• Represented Methanex Corporation in anti-dumping proceedings on methanol imports
• Represented DSM in anti-dumping proceedings concerning caprolactam
• Advised Western Digital Corporation on antitrust review of its acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
• Advised Toshiba Corporation on antitrust review of its acquisition of assets divested by Western Digital
• Represented Mercedes-Benz in a U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing investigation on passenger vehicles
• Represented Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in a new shipper review application
• Represented Wacker Chemie AG in anti-dumping proceedings on polysilicon
• Represented POET, LLC in a U.S. anti-dumping case on dried distillers grains (DDGS)
• Represented PTT Public Company Limited (Thailand) in multiple anti-dumping investigations
Experience
• Over 20 years of experience in international trade law and compliance.
• Served as Independent Board Director of Markor International (2008–2014).
• Praised by clients and peers for capability, creativity, and satisfaction in anti-dumping work.
Industry Sector Expertise
International Trade, Trade Compliance, Government Regulation, Trade Remedy, Anti-dumping
Expert in these Jurisdictions
China, United States, Korea
Languages Spoken
Chinese, English
Work Highlights
• Recognized as a leading practitioner in trade remedy work in China.
• Significant experience in inbound trade, especially in U.S. and Korean investigations.
• Possesses strong working relationships with international law firms.
Awards
Global Rank No.1
Chambers & Partners
2008
Leading Individuals (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2013
Leading Individuals (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2012
Leading Individuals (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2011
Leading Individuals (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2010
International Professional
Who’s Who
2012
International Professional
Who’s Who
2011
Consultant (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2019
Consultant (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2018
Consultant (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2017
Consultant (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2016
Consultant (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2015
Consultant (Band 1) – International Trade/WTO
Chambers & Partners
2014
Band 1 Lawyer – International Trade/WTO: Legal Consultants (Global)
Chambers & Partners
2020
Band 1 Lawyer – International Trade/WTO: Legal Consultants (Asia-Pacific)
Chambers & Partners
2021
Band 1 Lawyer – International Trade/WTO: Legal Consultants (Global)
Chambers & Partners
2021
Education
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
1990 - 1994
American University Washington College of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
1996 - 1998