Matthew Laight
About Matthew Laight
Matthew Laight is a lawyer based in Beijing, CN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in China: Global Firms™ since 2020. Matthew Laight is recognized in the following practice area:
- Beijing, China: Global Firms
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Bird & Bird LLP
Location: Beijing, CN
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