Ruina Liu has joined international law firm Simmons & Simmons as a partner in its technology, media, and telecom practice in China. This appointment furthers the growth of the firm’s TMT practice as well as continues to build on its multi-practice presence in China covering transactions, compliance and IP.
Lui joins the firm from Han Kun Law Office, where she focused on corporate M&A and private equity transactions and compliance in relation to TMT and life sciences clients. She has advised these clients on matters across the telecommunications, internet, e-commerce, IT, media and entertainment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology spaces. She also covered a wide range of work encompassing foreign direct investment, private public partnership, capital markets, infrastructure and project finance, real estate, employment and intellectual property in China.
Commenting on Lui’s arrival, Jingyuan Shi, head of TMT China said:“We are very pleased to welcome Ruina as an addition to the firm. With her expertise and solid client relationships, we are confident that Ruina will build on the firm’s strategy of advising Chinese clients seeking international support as well as international clients looking for advice in China.”.
On joining Simmons & Simmons, Lui said:“I am excited to join Simmons’ industry leading TMT practice in China. I am confident that my experience and comprehensive understanding of Chinese laws will allow me to develop relationship with clients and cross-selling into Simmons’ other key practice areas.”