Education & Personal Info
YUHAO CHEN
London, U.K. | +44 7350126921
Email: yuhaochen.cc@gmail.com
King's College London (KCL)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Specialization: International Dispute Resolution
Sep 2025 – Sep 2026
East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Specialization: Economic Law| Outstanding Graduate
GPA: 3.76/4.0 (90.5/100)| Qualified in China
Sep 2022 - Jul 2026
Legal Experience
TikTok Information Technologies UK Ltd. | London
IP Rights & Policy Governance Intern
Jun 2026 - Present
- Formulated platform IP compliance policies to identify and resolve infringement cases; collaborated closely with the legal litigation department to establish end-to-end infringement prevention mechanisms.
- Drafted and updated TikTok Shop governance policies by translating EU GPSR requirements into platform rules across 8 key European markets.
- Conducted legal and policy analysis to identify compliance risks and refine product governance policies.
- Supported the development of internal LLM governance tools through model training, distillation and calibration, enhancing automated compliance risk identification.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Shanghai
Capital Markets Intern
Mar 2025 - Jul 2025
- Independently coordinated with top-tier underwriters (CICC, UBS) and clients throughout the full-cycle due diligence and verification for high-profile HKEx IPOs, including Hesai Tech., AUX and MiniMax.
- Drafted and reviewed key sections of prospectuses for major clients like Flyme and CATL, demonstrating a deep understanding of prospectus structure and purpose for both Hong Kong and U.S. markets.
- Managed and drafted 30+ regulatory filings (e.g., M106, FF004) and handled project Guidecheck and Bible production with zero-error precision under tight deadlines.
Shanghai JIN MAO Partners | Shanghai
M&A and Investment Intern
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
- Identified and mitigated critical legal risks for state-owned enterprise land acquisitions and cross-border M&A by delivering 4+ meticulous due diligence reports, ensuring seamless project progression.
- Drafted and refined a wide range of investment agreements and subsidiary setup documents, aligning legal frameworks with complex commercial objectives.
- Facilitated high-stakes client negotiations by providing real-time legal risk alerts, incorporating a commercial mindset into legal solutions.
Shanghai Hiways Law Firm | Shanghai
Intellectual Property Intern
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
- Contributed to a landmark service trademark infringement case for Universal Pictures (Minions, Jurassic World, Kung Fu Panda) which was selected as one of the Top 10 Cases by the Supreme People's Court of China.
- Secured digital evidence using timestamp and blockchain technology to provide critical support for litigation.
- Authored 20+ litigation documents including case retrieval reports, defense opinions, and case analysis reports, which were adopted by senior lawyers.
Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court
Criminal Tribunal Intern
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
- Organized and analyzed over 100 case files, focusing on insider trading, market manipulation, and corruption.
- Prepared court briefs, summarized key arguments, and reviewed audio/visual evidence, visualized key disputes via data-driven charts.
Campus Experience
Legal Aid Center, ECUPL
Member of Public Legal Education Dept & Family Dispute Team
Oct 2022 - May 2025
- Consulted on 20+ inheritance cases with a success rate over 92%, and provided multiple formal legal opinions.
- Participated in 10+ community legal outreach events regarding family and inheritance law and maintained in-depth communication with senior lawyers.
- Organized the "Labor Disputes" campaign, involving face-to-face sessions with 30+ employers; coordinated joint activities with SJTU School of Law. Read Post ↗
Practical Experience & Honors
"10th Xiao Cheng Cup" Public Interest Litigation Competition
Third Place Award
Nov 2024
- Led a team to litigate against Luckin Coffee for infringing on consumer rights, resulting in a judicial opinion that led to policy changes at the company.
- Gained media recognition from outlets including China Legal Daily and Shanghai Youth Daily. Media Coverage ↗
Legal Skills: Legal Research, Document Drafting, Visio (Flowcharts), Policy Analysis, Risk Assessment
Languages: English (Fluent, IELTS 7.5 (L9.0, R7.5, W6.5, S6.5)), Mandarin (Native)
Honors: Outstanding Student Leader, Social Activities Scholarship, Third-class Scholarship