Bio

The legal regimes in China, particularly in respect of foreign investment, corporate governance, and employment, have been developing tremendously and quickly over the past half century. A deep understanding of the unique Chinese market, the culture, the way of doing business in China and the way of development is crucial to foreign investors and legal practitioners. Wan Li has successfully helped many domestic and foreign investors by bridging the gap between different cultures and knowledge of doing business in China and overseas, and by advising a diverse range of clients on legal matters in labor and employment, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, real estate, corporate governance, and compliance. He successfully incorporates his knowledge of various practice areas in his services to clients, ensures effective communication, and offers one-stop solutions to cost effectively meet their continuing and emerging needs. With his rich legal experience and more than two decades of studying and working in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, Wan Li has good insight on different cultures, and expansive knowledge of best practices of doing business in various legal jurisdictions. He has assisted many foreign companies with direct investments into China and represented many Chinese companies in relation to multinational transactions, including acquisition of equity and assets of telecommunication, internet, high-tech, energy and resources, medicine, and dairy products companies. Wan Li responds to clients' inquiries within 24 hours and delivers seamless services supported by strong team resources located worldwide. Thanks to Seyfarth’s advanced technology tools, he offers creative information and solutions that may not be acquired through traditional ways of practicing law. Wan Li appreciates the international collegiality and the efficiency of the partners and team in Seyfarth’s international offices. The close cooperation and knowledge they share benefits clients by providing them with high-quality legal services and superior legal resources throughout the world.