Songqing Yao
Yao Songqing Senior Partner
Dispute Resolution
Corporate and M&A
Cross-Border Investment and Trade
Capital Markets
Detailed introduction
In the field of foreign investment, lawyer Yao Songqing has provided extensive legal services for dozens of Japanese companies investing in mainland China, including Fortune Global 500 companies, covering areas such as the establishment, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and liquidation of foreign-invested enterprises. The industries involved include automotive parts, electronic products, precision machinery, clothing, food, entertainment, trade, and retail. From 2004 to 2005, lawyer Yao worked at the renowned Midosuji Law Office in Japan, during which he provided legal services for Chinese companies acquiring Japanese firms in addition to the aforementioned Chinese investment business of Japanese companies.
In the field of intellectual property, lawyer Yao Songqing is skilled in handling complex unfair competition cases and trademark infringement cases. In the securities field, lawyer Yao has provided legal services for several Chinese companies in introducing venture capital and listing domestically and internationally.
Lawyer Yao Songqing currently serves as a long-term legal advisor for multiple multinational companies and domestic enterprises, providing legal opinions for their daily operations and dispute resolution. Lawyer Yao is familiar with foreign-related litigation and arbitration.
11994 - 1998 Aichi University (Japan) Bachelor's Degree
1998 - 2001 Yokohama National University (Japan) Graduate Studies
2006 - Present Beijing Dacheng (Shanghai) Law Firm
2005 - 2006 Shanghai Yan Yimin Law Firm
2004 - 2005 Japan Kodo Midosuji Law Firm (Osaka/Tokyo)
2002 - 2004 Shanghai Jintiancheng Law Firm
- Structured 50+ Japan-China investments for precision machinery manufacturers
- Led IP enforcement for luxury brands against counterfeit networks
- Advised Chinese acquirers in 8 Japan-based M&A transactions
- Currently general counsel for multinationals in consumer goods and trading sectors