Our Team
Paul Jones
Barrister, Solicitor, and Trademark Agent
Paul is the principal lawyer at Jones & Co. His practice is broadly focused on the national and international distribution of goods and services. Specifically, he practices franchising, licensing, distribution, intellectual property, competition, e-commerce, and privacy law.
Learn more about Paul and his work here.
Yixian Chen | 陈一贤
Barrister and Solicitor
Yixian Chen specializes in intellectual property and franchising law, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions, franchise expansion, IP litigation strategy, dispute resolution, anti-counterfeiting, brand enforcement, and technology licensing. She regularly advises businesses on structuring franchise systems, negotiating master franchise agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. With deep international experience and cross-cultural insight, Yixian helps brands navigate complex legal landscapes and grow their global presence.
Learn more about Paul and her work here.
Zi’e (Zoe) Huang | 黄子峨
Trademark Agent
Zoe's practice focuses on international intellectual property protection, especially in the field of trademark application and prosecution, design maintenance, IP licensing, and franchising. She was previously admitted to the Bar in China before joining the firm.
Yang Liu | 刘洋
Barrister and Solicitor
Yang's practice focuses on intellectual property protection in China. She is a key member of a team that provides strategic IP protection planning for international brands.
Chunlin (Lynne) Nan | 南春霖
Junior Legal Consultant
Chunlin’s practice focuses on IP protection in China. She has assisted international brands with strategic IP protection planning and coordinates IP prosecutions in China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
Runa A | 阿茹娜
Junior Legal Consultant
Runa’s practice focuses on business law, international transactions and arbitration.