Ms Lin has also established a strong track record in foreign direct investment, cross-border financial regulations, and outbound investment involving Chinese enterprises - including state-owned entities. Her industry experience covers aviation, infrastructure, finance, manufacturing, electronic products, real estate, and government regulation. 

Yuhua Yang, founding and managing partner of Thornhill Legal, commented: “The addition of Elsie Lin marks the steady growth of Thornhill Legal. Her cross-border insight and deep understanding of Chinese legal frameworks enhances our capability to deliver seamless China-related legal advice in the UK and Europe, providing clients with strategic counsel within their time zone. We are excited to further strengthen our position as a bridge between China and the international markets, facilitating clients’ evolving needs.”

Ms Lin’s practice focuses on business and commercial law, banking and finance, regulatory compliance and private client. She is fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese. Based in Thornhill Legal’s London office, she works closely with the firm’s Beijing team and leverages the firm’s ‘Board of Advisers’, which comprises a wide range of specialists from different jurisdictions and professional fields.   

About Thornhill Legal
Thornhill Legal is a London-based firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), operating across the UK and China. With 25 years of rich experience in China-centric international practice, our team of dual- and triple-qualified lawyers - Chinese lawyers, English solicitors, and New York attorneys - offers unparalleled expertise and ability in navigating multiple legal systems.

Whether assisting international clients entering China’s dynamic market or guiding Chinese clients through the complexities of global expansion, we ensure seamless support around the clock, bridging language and cultural divides to deliver tailored, strategic counsel aligned with our clients’ global ambitions.

Note: *As Thornhill Legal operates as a limited company, the title of “partner” denotes a senior legal position within the firm instead of an equity partnership. 

For further inquiries, please contact:
Yun Kriegler
Director of international markets, Thornhill Legal
yun.kriegler@thornhill-legal.com