F. Fraser Mendel
Mendel Owens PSA partner in Mendel Owens PS, Fraser Mendel focuses his practice on corporate law, with special attention to international transactions. Mr. Mendel has extensive experience in the areas of cross-border transactions, direct investment in China, venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, international employment issues, technology regulation, and intellectual property. He has over 25 years of experience in international corporate law, including promoting cutting-edge investment and diversification in Asia. Mr. Mendel advises multinational firms and has built a diverse practice representing companies entering the Asian market, particularly in technology industries. He has been the driving force for over 100 venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions, and advises U. S. businesses concerning Chinese regulatory issues, particularly in the areas of direct investment, technology licensing, cross-border partnerships, cleantech, telecommunications, privacy, and IPR protection. Mr. Mendel writes and speaks frequently on issues related to technology and international transactions.
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Intellectual Property
- International Law
- Free Consultation
- New York
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- Washington
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- Chinese: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Mendel Owens PS
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- Formerly known as the FM Legal Group PS
- Partner
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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- Shareholder
- Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. (Seattle, WA)
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- Of Counsel
- Morrison & Foerster LLP (Beijing, China)
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- Attorney
- Goodman Phillips & Vineberg (Beijing, China)
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- Legal Consultant
- CGA Ltd. (Beijing, China)
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- Attorney
- Huang & Partners (Taipei, Taiwan)
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- New York University
- LL.M | Taxation
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- University of Washington School of Law
- J.D | Law
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- Honors: Managing Editor, Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
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- University of Washington - Jackson School of International Studies
- M.A | Chinese History
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- Honors: FLAS Fellowship, 1992 FLAS Fellowship, 1993
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- Pomona College
- B.A | Asian Studies
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- Honors: National Merit Scholarship
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- International Bar Association, Technology Law Section
- Vice Chair
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- World Affairs Council
- Board Member
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- Washington State China Relations Council
- Vice Chairman
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- International Bar Association
- Member
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- Chinese Language Teachers Association of Washington
- Advisory Board Member
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- Washington State Bar Association # 24459
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Association of Asian Studies
- Member
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- Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
- Board Member
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- Washington State Bar Association, International Practice Section
- Board Member
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- Washington State Bar Association, International Practice Section
- Chair
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- Washington Council on International Trade
- Board Member
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- Washington State China Relations Council
- General Counsel
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- Impact Capital
- Advisory Board Member
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- International Privacy Developments Impact Global Business
- Puget Sound Business Journal
- China Enacts Amendments to its Renewable Energy Law
- Climate Change Law & Policy Reporter
- Distribution and Alternatives in Doing Business in Washington State
- Int'l Section, Washington State Bar Association
- Climate Change and Carbon Emissions - China Announces a Ten Year Plan for Reduction of 'Carbon Intensity'
- Climate Change Law & Policy Reporter
