Bridging Business Across Borders
Pacific Rim Law Group was founded in 2013 with a clear vision: to build a law firm that understands the unique legal and business challenges facing companies operating across the Pacific Rim. Headquartered in Irvine, California — a gateway to both the U.S. market and the dynamic economies of Asia — our firm has grown into a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex corporate transactions, regulatory environments, and emerging technologies.
We believe that effective legal counsel must be more than technically sound — it must be commercially informed, strategically timed, and tailored to each client's unique objectives.
Our Legal Services
Securities Law
We provide comprehensive securities law counsel to public companies, private issuers, investment funds, broker-dealers, and financial institutions. We advise on the full spectrum of securities matters, from capital raising and regulatory compliance to litigation and enforcement defense.
Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisation
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, cross-border transactions present unique legal, regulatory, and cultural challenges. Pacific Rim Law Group advises buyers, sellers, and financial advisors on complex domestic and international M&A transactions, with a particular focus on deals involving the United States and the Asia-Pacific region.
General Corporate Law
Pacific Rim Law Group serves as trusted corporate counsel to businesses at every stage of development — from startups and emerging growth companies to established public corporations and multinational enterprises. We provide practical, business-driven advice on the full range of corporate legal matters.
Private Equity
Pacific Rim Law Group advises private equity sponsors, fund managers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies across the entire investment lifecycle. We bring deep transactional experience and a practical understanding of the private equity market to every matter.
Web3, Blockchain and Digital Assets
We are at the forefront of legal innovation in the Web3 and digital asset space. We advise blockchain startups, token issuers, cryptocurrency exchanges, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and institutional investors on the novel and rapidly evolving legal issues presented by blockchain technology
RWA tokenization
Real-world asset tokenization represents one of the most significant developments in modern finance — the bridge between traditional capital markets and blockchain-based digital assets. Pacific Rim Law Group advises issuers, platforms, and investors on the complex legal and regulatory issues surrounding the tokenization of real-world assets.
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Key Members
Mia Yu
Founding Partner
Mia Yu is dual‑qualified in China (2006) and California (2012). She began her career in Shanghai advising on financial regulatory matters, then served as General Counsel for a Nasdaq‑listed company, gaining deep expertise in SEC compliance and corporate governance. At Pacific Rim Law Group, she leads securities, M&A, and cross‑border transactions, guiding emerging and public companies through IPOs, listings, and complex deals with commercial pragmatism and regulatory precision.
Karen Ni
Founding Partner
Karen Ni is a seasoned corporate and commercial litigator with over 20 years of legal practice in China. Admitted to the Shanghai Bar in early 2000, she brings a deep understanding of Chinese corporate law, business transactions, and dispute resolution—skills that are increasingly vital for clients navigating the complexities of cross‑border commerce. Ms. Ni’s practice spans both transactional and contentious matters.
Jonathan R.G. Zhang
Senior Attorney
Jonathan Zhang is a cross‑border legal and business strategist with deep expertise in corporate digital transformation, blockchain ecosystems, and international investment. He serves as Co‑founder of the RWA International Cooperation Organization, and Chief Legal Counsel of the Global Data Alliance Foundation. He advises NYSE/Nasdaq‑listed companies on governance, IPOs, and M&A, while spearheading Web3, RWA, and stable‑coin initiatives.