Shih Yann Loo

Shih Yann has a longstanding career with Baker McKenzie. He joined the Firm's Hong Kong office in 1993 and during his 29 years with the Firm, he has played a key role in implementing the Firm's China strategy, including as part of the management team that led the establishment of Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office in 2015. Through the Joint Operation Office, the Firm has been able to assist clients with their legal needs across China, including in the Greater Bay Area.

Shih Yann has also served on the committee that oversees Baker McKenzie's offices and member firms in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea and Vietnam.

In October 2020, Shih Yann was elected to be a member of the Firm's Global Executive Committee, and he currently serves as chair of the Asia Pacific region. In this role, Shih Yann works with the Firm’s leadership in implementing and executing our global strategy on clients and markets.

Shih Yann has led the Firm's Intellectual Property group in cross-border litigation and enforcement in Hong Kong and Mainland China. He is consistently recognized as a leading lawyer in his field by legal directories.