Yien is a dynamic lawyer with close to a decade of legal experience across local and international jurisdictions. Called to the Bar of England and Wales and qualified in Malaysia and New South Wales, Yien offers clients a uniquely global perspective. Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Malay, she effectively communicates and connects with clients across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Combining strong commercial acumen with her extensive legal expertise, Yien is well-equipped to handle a wide array of corporate and commercial law matters. She has advised diverse clients, including listed companies, multinational corporations, fast-growing scale-ups, and innovative startups. She also supports startup founders from day one, helping them formulate agreements, advising on potential risks, and providing strategic guidance to accelerate their growth and ensure long-term success. Her industry experience spans technology, logistics, manufacturing, wholesale retail, luxury goods, food and beverage, and professional services, amongst others.
Yien's key areas of expertise include:
Advising on corporate structures framework, governance practices, mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance and integration matters.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating practical, robust contracts, including, without limitation, sales agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, shareholders, partnership, joint venture agreements.
Providing clear and actionable guidance on intellectual property, privacy law, and consumer protection.
Guiding clients through intricate commercial negotiations, crafting deals designed to mitigate risk and foster sustainable growth.
Supporting startup founders in early-stage business planning, agreement formulation, risk management, and strategic growth advice.
Yien is dedicated to delivering practical, approachable, and commercially insightful legal advice, helping clients confidently navigate complexities and pursue their business goals.
Outside the legal world, Yien is passionate about exploring new places, indulging in delicious food, and embracing fresh experience, traits that enrich her ability to build genuine relationships with clients.
