Announcement: Strategic Association between Robin Bridge & John Liu and Iu, Lai & Li

We are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic association between Robin Bridge & John Liu and Iu, Lai & Li, two leading Hong Kong firms in their respective fields, effective 28 January 2026.

This association brings together the internationally recognized intellectual property and litigation expertise of Robin Bridge & John Liu with the diversified strengths of Iu, Lai & Li in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, private wealth, and real estate. Together, we will offer our clients in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas comprehensive and integrated legal solutions across a broad spectrum of practice areas.

Hong Kong’s evolving role as an offshore capital platform for priority technologies —especially in light of China’s focus on technological self-reliance in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors — makes this collaboration particularly timely. By combining our complementary capabilities, we are well-positioned to support strategic industries in accessing international capital while mitigating regulatory risks arising from geopolitical change and international policy uncertainties.

As technology-driven IPO applications increase and dual China–Hong Kong listings gain prominence, our association ensures enhanced client support for innovation financing and cross-border market access. Hong Kong’s unique combination of openness, scale, and regulatory adaptability continues to make it an ideal hub for linking global capital with emerging technologies.

Beyond the technology sector, this association allows Robin Bridge & John Liu to deliver a true one-stop service for international clients. Leveraging Hong Kong’s robust IP-trading framework, we can help clients enter and expand into the Mainland market through branding, licensing, and cross-border collaboration, enabling them to commercialize and monetize their intellectual property more effectively.

Together, Robin Bridge & John Liu and Iu, Lai & Li will make our best endeavors to align with the strategic direction of the Chinese Central Government and the HKSAR Government’s initiative to “bring in and go global,” supporting the deep integration of Hong Kong’s legal services with national development priorities and international engagement.