Family Trust Establishment
Successfully assisted numerous high-net-worth individuals in setting up family trusts, ensuring the smooth transfer of both business management rights and wealth among family members and children.
Case Results
Trust, Asset & Estate Protection
Trust, Asset & Estate Protection
Estate Administration
Provided comprehensive support to several high-net-worth clients in managing their U.S. assets after their passing, in strict accordance with their wills or living trusts.
Corporate Counsel & Compliance
Meitu (HKEx: 1357) U.S. Expansion
Assisted Meitu (Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company code: 1357) in establishing its U.S. subsidiary and R&D center, handling product localization and compliance matters.
Corporate Counsel & Compliance
California Chain Restaurant & Education Group Compliance
Provided internal labor law compliance and management training for several California chain restaurant enterprises (Rice King, Dunkin Donuts) and education groups (NH Venture, Oak Crest Academy). This translation highlights Attorney Ian Li’s expertise in corporate law, compliance, and risk management for both U.S. and Chinese companies, as well as his success in assisting with international expansion and regulatory compliance across various industries.
Company Equity / Property Rights Transactions
NEEQ Listings Support:NEEQ Listings Support
NEEQ Listings Support: Assisted multiple companies listed on China’s National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), including iResearch Consulting, Jiuzhou Optoelectronics, and Limar Technology, in streamlining their U.S. subsidiaries’ equity structures and management frameworks. Provided legal opinions to support their successful listings on the NEEQ.
Company Equity / Property Rights Transactions
Cross-border Technology Investment
Assisted a leading domestic communication chip research and manufacturing company in acquiring equity in a leading U.S. industry project, including multiple technology licensing and transfer agreements.
Company Equity / Property Rights Transactions
Entertainment Industry Acquisition
Assisted Beijing Culture, the main board-listed distributor of “The Wandering Earth,” in acquiring a U.S. theater chain and streaming media distributor, and provided legal opinion letters to regulatory authorities.
Company Equity / Property Rights Transactions
Multinational Executive Asset Transactions
Assisted multiple multinational company executives in drafting contracts and completing transactions involving assets and digital currencies in both the U.S. and China. This translation highlights Attorney Ian Li’s expertise in complex corporate transactions, including cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance for both Chinese and U.S. companies
Anti-money Laundering
FBI Anti-money Laundering Investigation
Successfully assisted multiple clients in responding to anti-money laundering investigations initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and subsequent civil forfeiture lawsuits. Recovered over one million dollars in funds that had been administratively and civilly forfeited by the Department of Justice due to transaction irregularities.
Anti-money Laundering
Virtual Currency Fraud and Money Laundering Defense
Successfully defended a high-net-worth individual against forfeiture lawsuits initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice involving virtual currency fraud and money laundering. Unfroze virtual currency accounts worth several million dollars for the client.
Anti-money Laundering
North Korea Sanctions Defense
Successfully defended several petrochemical trading companies against criminal and civil forfeiture lawsuits initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice related to North Korea sanctions. Recovered nearly one million dollars in payments that had been frozen at JPMorgan Chase Bank for the clients.
Anti-money Laundering
Private Currency Exchange Appeal
Successfully assisted several individuals involved in private currency exchange with administrative forfeiture appeals, recovering over one hundred thousand dollars in cash that had been seized by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. This translation highlights Attorney Ian Li’s expertise in handling complex financial regulatory matters, including anti-money laundering investigations, virtual currency issues, sanctions compliance, and asset forfeiture cases.
Customs Audit / Seizure
Bill of Lading Fraud Defense
Successfully assisted multiple main board-listed freight and logistics companies in litigation defense against bill of lading fraud and illegal import allegations, saving clients millions of dollars in potential losses.
Customs Audit / Seizure
Customs Fraud Investigation Defense
Successfully represented several local U.S. freight forwarding companies in investigations initiated by U.S. Customs regarding tariff fraud, ultimately helping clients avoid over one million dollars in administrative fines. This translation highlights Attorney Ian Li’s expertise in customs law compliance and his success in defending clients against customs audits, fraud allegations, and administrative penalties. It demonstrates his ability to navigate complex customs regulations and effectively represent both international and domestic companies in U.S. customs matters.
International Trade and Logistics
Securing Accounts Receivable for Shoe Manufacturers
Assisted multiple domestic shoe manufacturers in drafting credit sale guarantees with several U.S. main board-listed companies (Sears, Walmart, DSW), ensuring the safety of manufacturers’ accounts receivable. This translation highlights Attorney Ian Li’s expertise in international trade law, including contract drafting, debt recovery, trade financing, and litigation representation for both Chinese and U.S. companies involved in cross-border transactions and disputes.
International Trade and Logistics
Major Lawsuit Victory for Communication Product Manufacturer
Successfully represented a domestic main board-listed communications product manufacturer in the U.S., securing asset seizure against the defendant and winning the lawsuit. The U.S. distributor was ordered to pay nearly $7 million in outstanding payments and penalty interest to the domestic client.
International Trade and Logistics
Resolution of Joint Venture Disputes
Successfully assisted multiple multinational companies in resolving partnership disputes with their U.S. joint ventures, effectively liquidating or reverse merging the U.S. companies, allowing clients to continue their North American operations.
International Trade and Logistics
Defense in Bill of Lading Fraud Cases
Successfully defended several main board-listed freight and logistics companies in litigation involving bill of lading fraud and illegal imports, saving clients millions of dollars in potential losses.
Commercial Litigation
Major Lawsuit Victory for Communication Product Manufacturer
Successfully represented a domestic main board-listed communications product manufacturer in the U.S., securing asset seizure against the defendant and winning the lawsuit. The U.S. retailer was ordered to pay nearly $7 million in outstanding payments and penalty interest to the domestic client.
Commercial Litigation
Construction Defect Litigation for Real Estate Investment Funds
Successfully assisted multiple private real estate investment funds initiated by domestic industrial capital in handling litigation concerning construction defects and project delays with contractors.
Commercial Litigation
Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Case for Security Company
Successfully represented a large security company in litigation against former employees for leaking confidential information and engaging in unfair competition, securing compensation for the client.
Commercial Litigation
Lease Dispute Resolution with Major Commercial Real Estate Operators
Successfully assisted multiple businesses and individuals in resolving lease disputes with major commercial real estate operators like Westfield and WLM, achieving early termination of leases and rental refunds for clients.
Commercial Litigation
Trademark and Copyright Litigation for Overseas Amazon Sellers
Successfully assisted multiple overseas Amazon sellers in handling trademark and copyright litigation related to their products, ultimately unfreezing seller accounts and securing the return of funds.
Commercial Litigation
Supplier and Employee Litigation for Listed Companies
Successfully assisted multiple domestic main board-listed companies in handling litigation with U.S. suppliers and employees, helping clients avoid losses. This translation highlights Attorney Ian Li’s expertise in complex commercial litigation, including cross-border disputes, intellectual property matters, and contract disputes for both Chinese and U.S. companies.
Immigration
Successfully helped clients obtain green cards through various employment-based categories, including EB-1C, in as little as 10 months.
Immigration
Assisted many founders and key employees of FinTech, AI, and AR startups in obtaining H-1B visas.
Immigration
Experience covers the full range of employment-based immigration options, from temporary work visas to permanent residency.
Immigration
Particular expertise in business immigration, helping companies and entrepreneurs navigate the complex U.S. immigration system.
