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About Hanson

Hanson is widely recognized as a preeminent attorney advising direct selling enterprises on regulatory compliance and business operations in China, Japan, Korea, and the broader Asia Pacific region. He has been instrumental in aiding multinational direct selling corporations such as Herbalife, Nu Skin, and Nature’s Sunshine in expanding and fortifying their business operations within China and across Asia.

Hanson splits his time between our Salt Lake City and Shanghai offices, but no matter where he is, he is virtually always available to help our clients on their Asia Pacific matters.

Hanson also has substantial experience helping companies with their health product registrations and compliance, as well as with their international investment transactions across Asia. He has served both as in-house counsel and as outside legal counsel for companies ranging from small enterprises to large, publicly listed corporations.

With over two decades of experience in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Hanson has garnered a wealth of knowledge in guiding international investment transactions, including joint venture negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, liquidations, and dispute resolution. He is adept at helping foreign-invested firms navigate local and national governmental inquiries, overcome regulatory hurdles, and devise strategies that minimize operational disruptions and mitigate potential reputational damage.

Asia Pacific Lawyer

Hanson also has a wealth of experience in data protection and cybersecurity. He has provided invaluable counsel on groundbreaking cross-border data transfer projects involving complex regulatory compliance issues. His advice is highly sought after for projects requiring compliance with China’s data-related privacy and cybersecurity laws, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other pertinent data and cyber regulations.

Hanson’s education includes advanced law degrees from UC Berkeley in the United States and the University of Manchester in England, along with a master’s degree in enterprise risk management from Columbia University. This global perspective and legal acumen in the international arena uniquely position him to serve clients with complex cross-border needs. Hanson is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Hanson’s approach to client service is rooted in his belief in personalized attention and guidance for every client. He takes the time to build relationships with his clients, allowing him to understand their unique needs and goals. As a strategic thinker, he constantly seeks ways to help his clients achieve their goals in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Above all, Hanson prides himself on being a “straight-shooter.”

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Fast Facts

Education

  • Columbia University (Master of Science Enterprise Risk Management)
  • University of California Berkeley Law LL.M. (Master of Laws)
  • The University of Manchester, UK Master of Laws
  • Shanghai International Studies University Master of Arts
  • Central China Normal University (B.A.)

Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

More About Hanson

  • Shanghai Bar Association (PRC)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
  • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
  • Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)

Proven Expertise on Challenging Legal Issues