Since joining MacGaw & Co. in 2018, Cheng Fang has developed, in addition to his knowledge in environmental law, an expertise in intellectual property law.
In particular, he is in charge of managing the portfolios of trademarks, designs, patents, copyrights and software of MacGaw & Co.’s clients.
He also advises them on all issues related to the protection of their intellectual property rights, and brings his experience both in establishing and implementing strategies for the clearance of prior rights, and in conducting and monitoring proceedings before the relevant Chinese administrations (such as opposition, cancellation and forfeiture proceedings, in particular).
As such, he advises foreign companies in all areas of taxation in China: VAT, income tax, personal income tax, preferential tax policies, derogatory regimes, tax optimization, in particular.
Taking charge of foreign and local businesses and their Mergers & Acquisitions projects.
He continues to develop his experience in taxation but has also been able to extend his expertise in other areas such as M&A transactions, corporate law and contract law.