A&O Shearman

Firm overview:

Formed in 2024 via the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman encompasses nearly 4,000 lawyers—including 800 partners—and revenues of $3.5 billion. Its attorneys advise more than a third of New York Stock Exchange-listed businesses, a fifth of the NASDAQ and a notable proportion of stock exchanges in the UK, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

In China, the firm maintains a strong presence from its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong SAR and is one of the most experienced practices in the region. Legal advice under PRC laws is provided by its joint operation partner, Shanghai Lang Yue Law Firm.

Clients regularly turn to A&O Shearman for expert assistance with the full spectrum of IP litigation and transactional matters.

Team overview:

Partner Jill Ge, based in Shanghai, has extensive experience in contentious patent, trademark and trade secrets matters involving multinational companies and multijurisdictional disputes. She has handled high-stakes pharmaceutical patent litigation, and counselled technology and life sciences clients in relation to their IP strategies with an international perspective.