Lei (Vivian) Jiao
Lei (Vivian) Jiao focuses her practice on corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and export control, with particular experience advising multinational companies operating in China and China-based companies with outbound and cross-border operations. She advises clients on a broad range of corporate and compliance issues affecting cross-border transactions, global operations, and supply chains.
Vivian regularly advises clients on general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as ongoing corporate advisory work. She also assists clients with the design and implementation of corporate compliance programs, internal controls, and risk management frameworks, including issues related to trade compliance, tariffs, and supply chain compliance.
In addition, Vivian advises clients on export control and sanctions compliance, including compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and economic and trade sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). She supports clients in assessing regulatory risks and implementing practical, business-oriented compliance solutions aligned with global compliance standards, and advises on compliance considerations in cross-border transactions and commercial arrangements involving regulated products or technologies. Vivian is fluent in Chinese and English.
