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New partner hire for CMS, China

Date: 07/05/2010

CMS, China is very pleased to welcome Steve Yu, who is joining as a partner and Head of IP, to be based in the CMS Shanghai office.

Steve has more than 12 years of experience in cross-border transactions and international investment relating to China. His practice encompasses a broad range of business and corporate transactions, including IP protection, technology licensing, international franchise and business restructuring. He has extensive experience advising international high-tech and life science companies in their intellectual property matters in China.

He advises clients on cross-border IP licensing, establishment and operation of R&D centres, IP portfolio management, IP due diligence and enforcement of IP rights in civil and criminal actions. He also participates in licensing negotiations and provides pre-litigation counselling, as well as working extensively on general corporate matters. In addition, he is highly experienced in advising clients on competition law matters.

Steve joins CMS from Eversheds where he was a partner.

He comments, "I am delighted to join CMS. I was drawn to their commitment to emerging and transitional markets and their dedication to their clients’ needs. They have a fantastic team in place and I look forward to helping to working with them."

Andrew Halper, a partner in CMS, China, comments: "The firm's practice in China has been expanding in both volume and scope and this is a very exciting time for us. We are thrilled to have Steve onboard. He strengthens our already considerable offering in IP, competition and corporate legal services. His particular expertise in IP is another example of our long-term commitment to clients in this sector."

CMS, China is the name under which three members of CMS (www.cmslegal.com) cooperate in China. We serve clients through our respective representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing. Currently, CMS, China comprises seven partners and 30 associates.

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