Matthew has over 25 years of China and Asia-Pacific legal experience specializing in Intellectual Property, Corporate (M&A), Technology, and International Trade. An arbitrator (MCIArb) with HKIAC, the Beijing Arbitration Commission, and other regional centres, he also teaches international IP and technology law at leading universities. Matthew previously led the Asia Pacific IP/IT Group at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Hong Kong and served as a Judge’s Associate in Queensland. Fluent in Mandarin, he regularly publishes on Chinese and IP law. His pro bono work includes advising the Australian Olympic Committee and contributions to UNDP and World Bank legal projects.