Experienced corporate partner York You has joined Shanghai Yao Liang from Shanghai Brilliance law firm. You, who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo 1994, has built a reputation for servicing Japanese and Taiwan companies investing in China. You focuses his practice in the areas of commercial and corporate law, IP and dispute resolution.
 
"You's expertise in Japan practice will be a valuable asset to the firm," said Gu Yaoliang, founding and managing partner of Yao Liang. "As we are handling an increasing amount of cross-border legal work and international matters, You's appointment is fitting for the firm's development."

You also serves as a part-time professor at the School of Law in Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.