Melanie Ng
Richmond,Canada
Summary
Skilled professional with proven track record in delivering impactful results. Known for reliability and strong focus on achieving objectives. Experience in working in local offices of leading MNCs and Magic Circle law firms. Fluency in English and Chinese and have substantive regulatory experience in PRC and Taiwan. At ease in the AI/new tech world having held data programming and IP operations roles within the technology sector before pursuing a career in law. Also has had articles and papers published on IP/technology and telecoms-related matters. Professional and personable individual. Adept at team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing needs. Strong project management skills can prioritise workload and can meet business deadlines. Good diligence as well as possessing a commercial outlook.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Privacy Specialist
T&T Supermarket Inc.
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Applied and improved privacy policy policies for 38 stores in Canada and the US.
- Conducted privacy impact assessments and provided consultation on a diverse range of complex, multi-stakeholder and information security initiatives.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing operational efficiency and knowledge retention.
Conflicts Analyst
Denton's Law Group
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Analyzed potential conflicts of interest within client relationships. Handle over 30 cases daily.
- Conducted detailed research on regulatory guidelines and compliance standards affecting case management.
Operations Administrator
Kin's Farm Market
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Coordinated daily operational activities of 25 stores to ensure efficient functionality.
Professional Support Lawyer
ONC Lawyers
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Fostered professional development within the firm that had over 130 members. Drove knowledge sharing across the firm through optimizing existing systems and available resources.
- Conducted research, prepared know-how, precedent database and legal updates.
Senior Legal Consultant
Axiom Law
04.2012 - 12.2019
- MNC clients: Uber/Uber Eats, Gibson Innovations (Licensee of Philips), Asurion, eBay, Japan Tobacco Inc. (covering APAC/MEA).
- Advised on legal compliance and risk management strategies. Analyzed complex legal documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Handled customer/partner claims, consumer protection, product liability, regulatory, IP, data privacy and employment retrenchment/termination.
- Traveled weekly to Taiwan within 3.5 years in order to work with regulators and local counsels.
Private Legal Researcher
Confidential Client
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Detail research, mapping and analysis of laws, policies and practices to assist with the construction of proposed legislation to investigation compliance with regulations. Prepared 5 findings reports with recommendations.
- Projects included constitutional order for HK law, traffic control concerning air quality misfeasance action and outdoor lighting pollution.
Practice Development Lawyer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Produced IP/IT/TMT and Anti-trust know-how content and business critical resources; monitored and analysed legal/regulatory developments.
- Drafted and edited content for over 50 publications and provided consultancy for fee earners on specific legal and business development queries.
Professional Support Lawyer
White and Case
04.2008 - 09.2009
- Built and managed 3 databases by collating precedents, practice notes and know-how; provided updates on developments in corporate/business laws by monitoring and analysing legislation and statutory instruments updates through presentations and/or written materials.
Solicitor
Linklaters
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Verification and transmission of IP title, warranties, licence/assignment and restrictive covenants. IP/IT infrastructure on enforcement, exploitation, ownership and prosecution. Data transfer, money laundering and encryption regulatory clearance.
- Handled the acquisition of "Amoy" and prepared almost 500 trademark and patent assignment.
- Developed and implemented strategic Privacy legal frameworks to enhance compliance across various jurisdictions.
- Clients: HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Citibank and Schroders.
Solicitor
Hammonds (Squire Sanders Swiss Association)
02.2003 - 06.2005
- IP licences and assignments, agency, distribution, franchising and R&D agreements. Strategic partnership and collaborations. IP Due diligence identifying risks and verifying ownership. Handled IP infringements across jurisdictions through cease-and-desist and litigation.
- Employment: secondment, termination, in/outsourcing and restrictive covenants.
- Clients: Johnnie Walker, Dr. Scholl, Durex and Alcatel.
Legal Counsel
Descartes System Group
09.2002 - 02.2003
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop policies that align with legal requirements and operational goals.
- Drafted and reviewed syndication, market alliance, software licensing, distribution, NDA, professional services, IT tender and procurement.
- Syndicate Partners: Microsoft, Standard Chartered Bank and Coca Cola.
Legal Advisor
Tian An China Investment Co. Ltd
09.2002 - 02.2003
- Guided listed company which held over 200 companies on limitation of director's liabilities and adherence to Listing Rules. Vetted bilingual property construction agreements and strategic partnership arrangements. Resolved disputes with tenants/developers.
Trainee Solicitor
Masons
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Project Finance – PIM, Consortium and facilities agreements
- Civil Litigation – Personal injury insurance, medical negligence, IP and Employment claims
- Construction Dispute Resolution – Arbitration and interim interlocutory relief and summons
From 1986 to 1998 - Operations Research
Various IT Companies
06.1986 - 06.1998
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement best practices in supply chain management and logistics.
- Implemented systems for real-time data analysis, enhancing decision-making capabilities across operations.
- Led operational strategy to enhance productivity and streamline processes across all departments.
Education
Certificate - PRC Lawyers Qualification Examination Preparation Courses
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Hong KongMaster of Laws - Chinese and Comparative Laws
City University of Hong Kong
Hong KongPostgraduate Certificate in Laws - Laws: Law Studies
University of Hong Kong
Hong KongBachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University (CPE)
Manchester, UKBachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Operations Research
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Legal compliance in corporate transactions
- Intellectual property and Privacy laws
- Analytical thinking and expert problem solving
- Skilled in drafting legal documents
Accomplishments
- Unsolicited Electronic Messages Ordinance – Presentation seminar
- Cracking the Code, Encryption Devices in China – Published article
- Pitfalls for Transactions Involving IP - Presentation CPD
- Cyberwars! Beijing Gets Tough on Infringers – Published article
- Qoo, More Than a Name – Published article
- All is Not Lost for the Beijing Olympic Committee – Published article
- Force Majeure and Fundamental Change of Circumstances – Comparative view between Common Law and Chinese legal systems – Published article
- An International and Comparative View of Domain Name vs Trade Mark - Published article
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Certification
- British Columbia, Canada – NCA assessment completed; application pending.
- England & Wales – Solicitor, admitted in the Supreme Courts 2004
- Hong Kong – Solicitor, admitted in the High Courts 2002
Timeline
Privacy Specialist
T&T Supermarket Inc.
04.2023 - 11.2024
Conflicts Analyst
Denton's Law Group
06.2022 - 10.2022
Operations Administrator
Kin's Farm Market
08.2021 - 03.2022
Professional Support Lawyer
ONC Lawyers
01.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Legal Consultant
Axiom Law
04.2012 - 12.2019
Private Legal Researcher
Confidential Client
03.2011 - 04.2012
Practice Development Lawyer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
10.2009 - 02.2011
Professional Support Lawyer
White and Case
04.2008 - 09.2009
Solicitor
Linklaters
06.2005 - 08.2007
Solicitor
Hammonds (Squire Sanders Swiss Association)
02.2003 - 06.2005
Legal Advisor
Tian An China Investment Co. Ltd
09.2002 - 02.2003
Legal Counsel
Descartes System Group
09.2002 - 02.2003
Trainee Solicitor
Masons
09.2000 - 09.2002
From 1986 to 1998 - Operations Research
Various IT Companies
06.1986 - 06.1998
Certificate - PRC Lawyers Qualification Examination Preparation Courses
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Master of Laws - Chinese and Comparative Laws
City University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws - Laws: Law Studies
University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law Studies
Manchester Metropolitan University (CPE)
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Operations Research
University of British Columbia