Areas of Practice / Success Stories
Trusts / Wills and Asset Protection
Attorney Ian Li frequently assists executives of U.S. domestic and multinational companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals, in handling their family and wealth succession planning matters. His main services include:
Estate Planning Services
Living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and charitable trusts for families
Will drafting
Execution of wills or trusts
Notable Case Studies
Family Trust Establishment
Assisted multiple high-net-worth individuals in establishing family trusts, ensuring smooth succession of business management rights and wealth transfer among family members and children.
Estate Administration
Helped several high-net-worth individuals manage their U.S. assets after death, in accordance with their wills or living trusts.This translation reflects Attorney Ian Li's expertise in estate planning for high-net-worth clients, including trust creation, will drafting, and estate administration. It highlights his success in establishing family trusts for smooth wealth transfer and business succession, as well as his experience in managing complex estates in the U.S. following a client's passing.
Real Estate Industry
Attorney Ian Li is an experienced real estate lawyer who has provided legal services to numerous local renowned brokerage firms, developers, and real estate-related businesses. He is a comprehensive real estate attorney specializing in the following areas:
Real Estate Transactions
Attorney Li has extensive experience in real estate transactions, offering clients contract review, drafting, and negotiation services to ensure legal and smooth transaction processes.
Land Law Matters
He handles land use rights, easements, and other land law matters, ensuring clients' interests are fully protected in land transactions and usage.
Development Project Legal Support
As a real estate lawyer, Attorney Li provides legal support to developers, including services related to project initiation, planning approvals, construction contracts, and regulatory compliance.
Property Law Affairs
He manages property management contracts, homeowner rights protection, and other property law matters to ensure the legality and smooth operation of property management.
Lease Agreements
Attorney Li assists clients in drafting and reviewing lease agreements to ensure that the rights and interests of both landlords and tenants are fully protected.
Eviction Legal Matters
When facing eviction issues, Attorney Li provides legal consultation and support, assisting clients in handling rental disputes through legal means.
Real Estate Dispute Resolution
In real estate disputes, Attorney Li offers professional legal opinions and assists clients in resolving conflicts through negotiation or litigation.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Here's the English translation, referring to Attorney Ian Li:Attorney Ian Li has extensive experience in company formation, legal compliance, and transaction risk control. He serves as general counsel for numerous U.S. domestic and Chinese main board listed companies, including:Monster Cable, Fairchild Group, United Entertainment Partners, Meitu, China Travel Service Group, Huayi Brothers, HNA Caesar, Beijing Culture, Sichuan Jiuzhou, iResearch Consulting, and Jiuzhou Optoelectronics.Our services in this field include:
Corporate Services
Company establishment and division
General corporate legal affairs
Labor and tax law compliance
Trademark and patent search and application
Drafting of employment and stock option contracts
Anti-money laundering compliance for cross-border currency exchange or virtual currency transactions
Notable Case Studies
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.
California Chain Restaurant and 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
Attorney Ian Li has extensive experience in corporate financing, equity, and property transactions, and has successfully mitigated numerous merger and acquisition risks for clients. Our services in this field include:
Transaction Services
Pre-transaction due diligence
Review, drafting, and negotiation of transaction contracts
Equity investments, mergers, and acquisitions
Notable Case Studies
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.
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.
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.
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
Attorney Ian Li has successfully represented numerous clients in dealing with administrative and civil forfeitures imposed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Customs, state judicial authorities, and police departments for issues related to private currency exchange, cross-border transfers, virtual currencies, or failure to report in a timely manner. Our firm has handled disputes in the following areas:
Areas of Expertise
Administrative forfeitures due to carrying large amounts of cash when entering the country or in other public places
Administrative and civil forfeitures arising from private currency exchange or funds of unclear origin
Administrative, civil, and criminal forfeitures related to property involving sanctioned countries or controlled items
Administrative, civil, and criminal forfeitures resulting from anti-money laundering investigations
Administrative, civil, and criminal forfeitures stemming from cross-border virtual currency transactions
Notable Case Studies
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.
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.
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.
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
Attorney Ian Li has also successfully represented numerous freight companies and cargo owners in special tariff audits and inspections by U.S. Customs, effectively defending clients and avoiding losses. Our services in this field include:
Customs Law Services
U.S. Customs Law Compliance
Appeals for Tariff Audits and Administrative Penalties
Notable Case Studies
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 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
Attorney Ian Li has represented numerous companies listed on main boards and growth enterprise markets in handling their foreign trade and guarantee transactions, as well as recovering trade and financing debts. He has also repeatedly represented freight forwarders and cargo owners in litigation, helping them avoid or recover significant losses. Our services in this field include:
International Trade and Logistics Services
Drafting international trade contracts and collecting trade receivables
Trade financing and delivery guarantees
Transaction structure design and due diligence
Notable Case Studies
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commercial Litigation
Attorney Ian Li has extensive experience in litigation, arbitration, and civil mediation. He has handled debt, equity, and intellectual property disputes for numerous U.S. and Chinese listed companies. His cases have been widely reported in authoritative industry publications such as Interpreter Release and Daily Journal. We specialize in handling the following types of disputes:
Areas of Expertise
Equity and partnership disputes
Contract and debt disputes
Trade secrets and unfair competition
Intellectual property, copyright, and patent disputes
Notable Case Studies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Attorney Ian Li has extensive experience in U.S. visas and employment-based immigration. His areas of specialization include:
Marriage-based Immigration
Assisting with spousal visas and green cards for married couples
Employment-based Immigration
EB-2 (Advanced Degree Professionals)
EB-3 (Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers)
EB-1C (Multinational Executives and Managers)
EB-5 (Immigrant Investor Program)
Work Visas
H-1B (Specialty Occupation Workers)
L-1 (Intracompany Transferees)
Key points about Attorney Li's immigration practice:
He has successfully helped clients obtain green cards through various employment-based categories, including EB-1C in as little as 10 months.
He has assisted many founders and key employees of FinTech, AI, and AR startups in obtaining H-1B visas.
His experience covers the full range of employment-based immigration options, from temporary work visas to permanent residency.
He appears to have particular expertise in business immigration, helping companies and entrepreneurs navigate the complex U.S. immigration system.
Attorney Li's diverse experience in both family-based and employment-based immigration, as well as his success with startup founders and executives, suggests he is well-equipped to handle a wide range of U.S. immigration matters for both individuals and businesses.
Premarital agreement (Prenup)
A prenuptial agreement is an important legal document that establishes the rights and responsibilities of both spouses before marriage, providing legal protection for various potential future scenarios.Our services include:
Customized Prenuptial Agreements
Our professional attorneys will create personalized prenuptial agreements based on your unique circumstances, ensuring the document covers all aspects of concern to you and complies with local regulations.
Legal Advice and Explanation
Throughout the prenuptial agreement drafting process, our attorneys will provide expert legal advice and explanations to ensure you fully understand the content and implications of the document, enabling you to make informed decisions.
Negotiation and Mediation
If necessary, we will assist you in effective negotiation and mediation with your spouse to reach mutually acceptable terms for the prenuptial agreement.
Legal Protection and Document Enforcement
We will ensure that the prenuptial agreement complies with local laws and provide legal protection when needed. In the event of future circumstances, we will also assist you in enforcing the terms of the agreement.This translation maintains the key points of the original text, emphasizing the importance of prenuptial agreements and the comprehensive services offered, including customization, legal advice, negotiation assistance, and enforcement support.