Adrian Yip

Adrian H.K. Yip, a partner in Orrick's Hong Kong office, is a member of the Litigation Group.  Mr. Yip specialises in the resolution of disputes by way of litigation and arbitration.  His work encompasses a wide range of contentious matters, with particular focus on cross-border disputes involving substantial corporations and intellectual property issues.  As part of his work in contentious matters, Mr. Yip has substantial expertise in advising on corporate compliance issues including internal investigations, and in dealing with enquires and actions of law enforcement and regulatory authorities. Recent/ongoing representations have included:

Internal Investigation

• Acting for a U.S.-based corporation in the compliance audit of its operations in Asia in respect of intellectual property issues.
• Acting for a U.S.-based corporation in an internal investigation of potential violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act.
• Acting for a renowned "B to B" portal operator in China in the internal investigation of a suspected trade secret violation by current and former employees in Hong Kong and China.

Cross-Border Disputes

• Advising the majority shareholder of a substantial corporation in respect of disputes in Hong Kong and in the United States arising from the restructuring of a US$1.3 billion debt.
• Acting for a Hong Kong-based corporation in respect of disputes in Hong Kong and in the United States arising from the restructuring of a US$200 million debt.
• Acting for a state-owned corporation in France in respect of disputes arising from its joint ventures in China.
• Acting for a syndicate of U.S.-based banks and financial institutions in the recovery of substantial assets including various toll roads in China, by way of litigation in Hong Kong and China.
• Acting for the Deposit Insurance authority in Korea in the recovery of substantial assets in China, including real estate properties and interests in various forms of investment, by way of litigation in Hong Kong, China and various jurisdictions in Asia.
• Acting for a U.S.-based corporation against a listed issuer in Hong Kong in respect of claims arising out of their joint venture agreement concerning assets in China, by way of litigation in Hong Kong and the United States.

Intellectual Property

• Acting for a Hong Kong-based corporation in its disputes with two listed companies in China arising from licensing arrangements concerning use of its patented technology.
• Acting for a leading manufacturer of bedding products based in Hong Kong and China in respect of trade secret litigation instituted by a U.S.-based competitor.
• Acting for a European-based toy manufacturer in its enforcement programmed against counterfeit activities in China.

Arbitration

• Acting for a major Japanese Bank in the recovery of substantial assets in China, by way of three sets of arbitration before the London Court of International Arbitration.
• Acting for a leading European Contractor in an arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce in respect of disputes arising out of the construction project of a petro-chemical plant.

Admitted in

• Hong Kong

Memberships

• The Law Society of Hong Kong
• London Court of International Arbitration

Multimedia

Publications

• Chapter on "China Arbitration," "Getting the Deal Through" (2006).

Speeches & Programs

• Speaker, "Freezing Assets: The Power of the Mareva Injunction."
• Speaker, "Intellectual Property in China."
• Speaker, "Prosecution and Court Procedures for Enforcement of Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance."