This October, LEGALBAND, a renowned international legal ranking agency, revealed its 2024 Client Choice lists, highlighting the 'Top 15 Intellectual Property Lawyers' and 'Top 15 Finance Lawyers'. Llinks partners Ms. Cherri Che and Ms. Tracy Chen have earned their spots on these prestigious lists, reflecting their profound legal expertise, extensive industry experience, commendable professional performance, and broad industry recognition in the realms of intellectual property and finance.

Cherri Che, Partner

A powerhouse in the realm of intellectual property, Ms. Cherri Che, Partner at Llinks Law Offices, boasts an impressive resume. With a solid foundation in science and engineering and the distinction of being a registered patent attorney, Cherri brings a wealth of technical R&D experience, spanning over a decade, to her legal practice. Since she began her legal career in 2010, Ms. Che has been at the forefront of intellectual property law, advising a multitude of tech start-ups and representing several high-profile domestic and international companies in IP disputes. Her work has been recognized in the Supreme People' Court's 'Annual Report on Intellectual Property Case Law Application Issues 2023', and her contributions to patent technology transformation have earned her a spot among the 'First Batch of Top Ten Typical Cases of Patent Agency Institutions Promoting Patent Transformation and Application' by the China National Patent Attorneys Association. Her prowess in handling intellectual property litigation cases has also led to their consistent inclusion in 'Shenzhen Lawyers' Top Ten Typical Intellectual Property Cases' for several years.

Ms. Che's expertise lies in navigating the complex world of technology-related patent and trade secret cases. She offers a full spectrum of legal services, from IP mining and layout to operation and rights protection, to clients across various sectors, including semi-conductors, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, intelligent manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. Her proficiency in patent mining and layout, FTO analysis, and patent litigation is unparalleled. In the realm of trade secret protection, Ms. Che is adept at building robust systems for companies and has amassed significant experience in handling both civil and criminal trade secret cases.

Ms. Che's influence and expertise extend beyond her practice, as she holds several key positions within the legal community. She is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Committee of the All China Lawyers Association, an expert in the Legal Daily's Lawyer Expert Database, the vice-chair of the Patent Law Committee of the Guangdong Lawyers Association, the chair of the Trade Secret Law Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association, an expert in the Shenzhen Intellectual Property Expert Database, and an expert in the Shenzhen Guangming District Trade Secret Protection Expert Database. Her dedication and achievements have not gone unnoticed, as she was honored as Shenzhen Outstanding Female Lawyer of the Year 2023 and received the prestigious 2023 Intellectual Property 'Leading Lawyer' from Legal Vision.

LEGALBAND's Remark

Ms. Cherri Che has long been dedicated to intellectual property law, with a solid theoretical foundation and extensive practical experience. She has handled a significant number of IP dispute cases in patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, and unfair competition. Recent notable cases include representing Shenzhen Younengte Mechanical & Electrical Technology Development Co., Ltd. in a patent ownership dispute, representing PANTONE in a trademark infringement and unfair competition dispute, and representing Tencent in multiple copyright infringement disputes. Additionally, Ms. Che provides professional legal services and consulting for corporate clients on non-litigation IP matters such as patent search analysis (FTO), patent layout, trademark operation, and constructing trade secret protection systems. Her excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with her rigorous and meticulous work ethic, have left a lasting impression on clients.

Client's Testimonial

'Ms. Cherri Che is not only well-versed in patent, trademark, and copyright laws but also adept at applying this knowledge to provide us with precise legal advice and effective solutions. Her professionalism is evident in her keen insight into projects and her deep understanding of legal issues, always identifying key points amidst complex legal relationships and actively participating in every negotiation and amendment of agreements, providing us with the strongest support.'

Tracy Chen, Partner

Ms. Tracy Chen, with eleven years of legal practice, has focused on the financial services sector, particularly in public and private asset management and financial institution compliance management, amassing a wealth of professional experience. She has consistently provided comprehensive legal services for the domestic and international operations and compliance of leading asset management companies, internationally renowned asset management institutions, and leading domestic internet financial platforms.

Ms. Chen has been involved in the design of the first batch of pilot innovative products in the public fund industry, led the establishment and merger of financial institutions, employee stock ownership projects, financial business qualification applications, data governance, cross-border asset management (QDII, QDLP), and the application for credit rating qualifications of foreign rating agencies, including many market-representative cases.

LEGALBAND's Remark

Ms. Tracy Chen possesses abundant legal service experience in investment funds, finance, and asset management. She has consistently provided legal services in financial institution establishment and compliance management, financial products, data governance, and cross-border asset management for leading fund companies, asset management institutions, and other financial institutions both domestically and internationally. In recent years, Ms. Chen has been involved in the establishment of the first batch of wholly foreign-owned public funds and the first batch of public fund employee stock ownership projects in China, and has assisted numerous domestic asset management institutions in their overseas investment and layout, accumulating rich practical experience and a strong reputation in related complex projects.

Clients' Testimonials

'In the asset management sphere, especially when it comes to public and private funds, Ms. Tracy Chen's command of legal analysis and practical experience is second to none. She's a go-to for clients seeking a range of solutions; her quick turnaround and pinpoint-accurate legal counsel are what set her apart.'

'Ms. Chen is all about putting herself in her clients' shoes. She's the kind of lawyer who strategizes and advises with the client's best interests at heart, always working within the boundaries of what's legally permissible.'