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Yingzi Liu
Beijing Hylands Law Firm · China
Beijing Hylands Law Firm
Media & Entertainment · China
Beijing Hylands Law Firm’s Media & Entertainment team leverages the firm's extensive experience in IP to provide end-to-end legal solutions in the TMT industry:
• Film & Television: Legal support for planning, script adaptation, joint investments, Sino-foreign co-productions, financing, copyright procurement, production, distribution and the establishment of broadcasting agencies.
• Cultural & Entertainment Fields: Advisory services for sports events, music production, gaming, performances and artist management, including contract negotiations and personal image rights.
• Industrial Access & Financing: Assistance with industry access research, investment structure design, establishment of media institutions, equity financing, M&A, as well as tax compliance.
• Internet & New Media: Guidance on e-commerce operations, Internet culture business compliance, live streaming and MCN (Multi-Channel Network) company operations.
• Network Security & Data Compliance: Services include corporate network security assessments, data management process improvements, compliance training and assistance in responding to investigations.
• Commercialisation & Marketing: Support for advertising, derivative development, celebrity brand development, sponsorships and theme park operations.
• Detective Chinatown II: Provided legal services for the investment, filming and production of this major film, showcasing the firm's capability in handling high-profile entertainment projects.
Yingzi Liu
Partner Yingzi Liu is a key figure in Hylands' Media & Entertainment practice, bringing a wealth of knowledge and international perspective to her practice. Her expertise encompasses: cultural and creative projects, litigation and arbitration, celebrity and artist services, as well as IP protection. Meanwhile, her contributions to the legal field have been recognised through her selection as an expert member of the Rule of Law Talent Pool for SMEs of China, reflecting her commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises.
Practice Areas & Cases
• Legal due diligence, financing, IP protection and transaction advice for diverse talent-driven projects, including films, TV, animations, living performances, games, art and exhibitions, merchandising and licensing deals, with an emphasis on cross-border transactions.
• Effective dispute resolution for entertainment industry clients, securing a notable victory for Huayi Brothers and director Mr Feng Xiaogang in the copyright case involving the film “Youth”.
Professional Affiliations
• Member of the Legal Committee of the China TV Drama Production Industry Association.
Honours & Awards
• Chambers and Partners: ranked in TMT: Media & Entertainment (PRC Firms) in the Greater China Region Guide for 2024–2025.
• The Legal 500: listed as a Recommended Lawyer in TMT for the Asia-Pacific region from 2021–2024.
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