Richard LEE focuses on helping multinationals improve their handling of their China affairs. During his 20 years of practice, he has advised many international household names on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other direct investment projects, key commercial agreements, corporate restructuring. He also coordinates local litigation and arbitration specialists to jointly assist many multinational conglomerates with a wide range of disputes.  Matters he has handled cover a wide range of industries including automotive, petrochemicals, theme parks, luxury brands, wholesale and retail channels, consumer products, real estate, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, civil aviation, renewable energy, chemicals, hi-tech manufacturing and games. Leading legal journals such as Chambers Asia have ranked him both as a leading M&A lawyer and a leading international lawyer practicing in Chinese law firms.

Prior to joining Jingtian & Gongcheng, Richard practiced at premier China corporate practices at three top international law firms in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai and then at a national Shanghai law firm.

Richard holds a B.S. degree from Stanford University and a J.D. degree from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law.  He is a member of the California Bar.

Education Background

University of California, Berkeley   Juris Doctor

Stanford University    Bachelor of Sciences, Biological Sciences

Work Experience

Jingtian & Gongcheng

AllBright Law Offices

Simmons & Simmons, Hong Kong / Shanghai

Clifford Chance, Hong Kong

Baker & McKenzie, Hong Kong/ Beijing

Professional Qualifcation

State of California