Yan Zhang is an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in corporate and securities matters across various industries, including the vibrant Silicon Valley technology scene. He has a proven track record of advising financial institutions that invest in or provide services to startups and tech giants in China, Silicon Valley and beyond.

As a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, boards of directors and VC/PE investors, Yan provides strategic legal advice to help his clients achieve their goals. He is often called upon to resolve some of the most critical legal matters facing his clients. 

For entrepreneurs, he provides legal guidance on all aspects of their business, from formation to exit. Yan has extensive experience advising early-stage companies on formation, founder agreements, equity incentives and financing matters. He also works with entrepreneurs on significant transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and IPOs.

For boards of directors, Yan advises on corporate governance and compliance matters, including fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest and corporate control and disputes. He provides guidance on board composition, structure and processes to help companies operate more efficiently and effectively.

For VC/PE investors, Yan advises on all stages of the investment cycle, including fund formation, deal sourcing, due diligence and portfolio management. He also provides guidance on structuring and negotiating investment terms to help investors achieve their desired return on investment.

Yan's experience extends to facilitating cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing transactions and foreign direct investment. Yan also regularly advises international clients on doing business in Asia, especially China- an Asia-based clients on their most significant legal matters in the United States and internationally.

Overall, Yan's in-depth knowledge of the Silicon Valley landscape, combined with his extensive experience in cross-border transactions, make him an invaluable asset and trusted partner to clients seeking legal counsel in the technology and biotech industries, especially those facing cross-border challenges.