LexisNexis® UNDER 40 2024

LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2024

Ye Zhao
Partner
PACGATE LAW GROUP

Lawyer Zhao Ye has established a dedicated legal team, known for its analytical depth and solution-oriented approach. Upon joining PACGATE LAW GROUP in July, Lawyer Zhao Ye utilised extensive frontline experience to develop tailored legal services for Chinese companies expanding overseas, focusing on aligning commercial objectives with legal compliance throughout business operations. This initiative has effectively broadened the client base, attracting over thirty prospective clients within just three months.

Zhao and her team have significantly contributed to the firm's success and client satisfaction. In early 2024, Zhao expertly led a complex acquisition for a Chinese regional state-owned enterprise aiming to purchase equity in a Bangladeshi power plant project from another state-owned company. Zhao demonstrated exceptional legal acumen by advising client in completing over ten billion RMB in sophisticated domestic and cross-border investment and financing transactions, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements and financial feasibility, thus enhancing firm credibility and client trust.

Lawyer Zhao Ye actively contributes to the legal industry by staying ahead of emerging trends, particularly in the context of Chinese companies expanding internationally. She has conducted both in-person seminars and online live sessions, sharing practical experiences and insights with relevant enterprises and fellow lawyers on navigating the complexities of overseas operations. Beyond law, she is committed to community service, actively engaging in philanthropic activities. She established a public WeChat account for her team to share her legal expertise and insights on current trends, aiming to support and benefit fellow practitioners in the legal field.

Lawyer Zhao Ye exemplifies a growth mindset by embracing innovative technologies and ongoing self-development. She helped to implement advanced artificial intelligence tools to streamline routine legal tasks, resulting in substantial enhancements in legal research, extensive document translations, and data management, transforming it into a highly effective legal assistant capable of providing quality support. Moreover, Zhao has taken the initiative to self-study core theories from major psychology schools of thought, such as Jungian and Satir approaches. She continuously fosters a more effective and empathetic communication style with clients and colleagues.