Tim Liu

JD Candidate at Berkeley Law

Tim Yimin Liu is a legal professional currently working as a partner at Global Law Office in Shanghai, China. He specializes in dispute resolution, focusing on both domestic and cross-border issues related to corporate governance, shareholder rights, complex commercial disputes, mergers and acquisitions, as well as bankruptcy and liquidation matters. His practice encompasses various forms of dispute resolution including litigation, international arbitration, and mediation.1 2

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.): Tsinghua University School of Law, China
Master of Laws (LL.M.): New York University School of Law, USA
MBA in Finance (F.MBA.): Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Beijing/Hong Kong

Tim is recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and holds multiple certifications in arbitration and mediation from various international institutions. He is also admitted to practice law in New York and Washington D.C., as well as in several international arbitration centers.1 2

Professional Experience

Tim has extensive experience in handling cases across various jurisdictions including the USA, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others. He has worked with notable firms such as Morrison & Foerster LLP and Clifford Chance LLP, and has served as in-house legal counsel for major corporations like Accenture and ByteDance. His role often involves acting as a legal counsel for clients or serving as an arbitrator or mediator in disputes.1 2

Recognitions

He has been acknowledged as a leading lawyer in his field by various legal publications, including being named a China Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation and recognized by Chambers & Partners for his arbitration expertise.1 2

Social Contributions

Tim is actively involved in legal education and mentorship, serving as a mentor at NYU Shanghai and participating in various moot court competitions as an arbitrator. He is also a member of several professional organizations related to arbitration and dispute resolution.1 2

This information highlights Tim Yimin Liu's significant contributions to the field of law, particularly in dispute resolution within the Chinese legal landscape.