Linda has represented both Chinese and US companies in a variety of transactions in the United States, including equity investments, venture capital and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, joint ventures, technology licensing, strategic collaborations, as well as corporate governance, equity compensation and stock plan options, and other operational matters. Linda also counsels US and European companies on doing business in China, advising on such matters as corporate structuring, acquisition, compliance, IP enforcement and profits repatriation.

Linda develops for her clients tailored strategies and practical solutions under both Chinese and US laws. Her work often spans several practice areas, and she collaborates with lawyers across the Firm in tax, export control, labor and employment, immigration, intellectual property, regulatory, and real estate to provide full-range services to her clients.

Prior to coming to the United States, Linda worked at the Ministry of Commerce of PR China (MOFCOM) in Beijing. At MOFCOM, she negotiated bilateral treaties between China and other countries concerning reciprocal protection of private investments and participated in drafting laws and regulations concerning foreign investments in China.

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• Represented a leading China-based asset management company in connection with $50M investment in a US medical device company*
• Represented a leading China-based asset management company in connection with $125M convertible note financing to a real estate project located in New York City*
• Represented a leading Chinese investment company in connection with proposed acquisition of a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company*
• Represented a biopharmaceutical company in connection with its initial public offering (IPO) and post-IPO compliance and reporting work*
• Represented multiple US companies in connection with stock purchases, asset purchases, mergers and management buyout*
• Represented multiple start-up companies in connection with company formation, corporate restructuring, equity incentive plans and venture capital financings*
• Represented Cayman Islands private equity funds in investments in US and Chinese companies*

*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott

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Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
English

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