Associate in Research

• Jul 2022 - Present

Visiting Scholar

• Aug 2021 - Present

Visiting Scholar

• Sep 2022 - Present

The Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University The Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University

Board Member

• Oct 2020 - Present

Managing Partner

• Nov 2016 - Present

• Qualified in China and Taiwan with over 8 years of experience in Myanmar advising more than 100 companies entering Myanmar. Among these are included 16 international banks and over 30 MIC companies. Covered all types of transactions including, but not limited to, banking, infrastructure, real estate, energy and electricity. • Instructed foreign banks in Myanmar to structure on-shore loans, set up mortgages, corporate guarantees, pledge on shares, and appointment of security agents. Advised Myanmar corporations to structure off-shore loans and obtain approvals from the Central Bank of Myanmar. • Managed cross-border mergers and acquisitions in Southeast Asia and South Asia, including Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan. • Co-Chair of Legal Committee, AmCham Myanmar; Legal Advisor, The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE)

Foreign Legal Consultant

• Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

• Practice focused in commercial transactional matters across various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, distribution, banking and finance, telecommunication and energy; advised clients on the structuring and implementation of such investment projects; • Represented the Myanmar government for the tendering, development and operation of the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone, including the provision of structuring advice and review and negotiation of transactional agreements • Assisted a tenderer for the Yangon Central Railway Station Project in relation to investment structuring and review of Request for Proposal and Concession Agreement • Retained as the legal counsel of China National Petroleum Corporation or its legal requirements in relation to the China-Myanmar oil and gas pipeline project • Spearheaded the market entry of 11 international banks into Myanmar, and managed 3 inter-bank loans where KBZ bank and CB bank are parties. • Retained as the legal counsel of Taiwan Trade Center (Yangon), Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (i.e. the embassy office of Taiwan) in Bangkok, and the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission, advised on their respective investment strategies in Myanmar • Assisted investors in preparing meetings with officials of Central Bank of Myanmar, the Myanmar Investment Commission, and the other governmental authorities • Led the marketing effort of Kelvin Chia Yangon in building its Taiwanese clientele in Myanmar, and was solely responsible for the introduction and management of more than 50 Taiwanese enterprises, including banks, governmental organizations, business associations across a wide range of industries including the largest shoe manufacturer in the world; marketing and substantially increased the amount of Taiwanese investment in Myanmar • Referred clients to Kelvin Chia Partnership’s Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore office

Legal Counsel

• Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

• Provided advice to management members on IP strategy, contract management, and dispute resolution • Negotiated and developed corporation’s contracts including licensing, partnership, maintenance, and services agreements with financial institutions in EMEA, APAC, and Greater China • Provided advice to management members on IP strategy, contract management, and dispute resolution • Negotiated and developed corporation’s contracts including licensing, partnership, maintenance, and services agreements with financial institutions in EMEA, APAC, and Greater China

Associate

• May 2013 - Nov 2013

• Advised PE/VC on VIE structuring and drafting SHA, SPA, AOA, and other transactional agreements• Consulted MNCs on M&A, restructuring, and regulatory compliance in labor law, anti-corruption (FCPA), and inbound/outbound investment• Harnessed prior Taiwan expertise and client base to further promote firm business

Senior Consultant

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Specialized in PRC tax advisory projects; specialized knowledge in international M&A with Chinese companies • Consulted in FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) compliance, and structuring cross-border transactions, investment and financing projects• Advised Deloitte Legal in establishing law practice in PRC

Partner

• Jun 2009 - Mar 2012

• Represented clients in trial on civil, criminal, and administrative litigations • Appellate advocacy experience at intermediate courts and at the Supreme Court of R.O.C. (Taiwan) • Represented clients in mediations on international business and construction cases • Assisted U.S. companies and Taiwanese companies in structuring investment projects in China • Acquired clients by developing relationships with companies, firms, and governmental bodies in China • Represented clients in trial on civil, criminal, and administrative litigations • Appellate advocacy experience at intermediate courts and at the Supreme Court of R.O.C. (Taiwan) • Represented clients in mediations on international business and construction cases • Assisted U.S. companies and Taiwanese companies in structuring investment projects in China • Acquired clients by developing relationships with companies, firms, and governmental bodies in China

Lecturer

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

• Lecturer on Constitutional Law • Lecturer on Constitutional Law

Associate

• Jan 2009 - May 2009

• Represented clients in court in a wide variety of disputes • Represented clients in ADR in international business, construction, and medical/health law cases • Represented clients in court in a wide variety of disputes • Represented clients in ADR in international business, construction, and medical/health law cases

Assistant

• Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

• Assistant for Justice Dennis T. C. Tang • Assistant for Justice Dennis T. C. Tang