Our Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to your success
Leadership Team
Dr. Xuebin Li
Managing Partner
With nearly 30 years of experience in financial crime compliance, cross-border legal affairs, and judicial cooperation, Xuebin has served 15 years at the UK Ministry of Justice and five years as a senior overseas legal advisor to Sinopec. He holds a PhD in Criminology from the UK, with doctoral research focused on money laundering. Xuebin has taught law at BPP University Law School and the University of Cambridge, published multiple papers, and delivered keynote speeches at major global conferences on economic crime.
Bo Xu
Managing Director
Bo has nearly 30 years of professional experience across government, education, investment, and international consultancy. Previous roles include Operations Director at Sun UK Consulting (Dubai), Founder of Sun UK Education and SunUK Holdings, Co-Founder of New Oriental London, and Lecturer in Law at BPP University Law School. She holds postgraduate degrees in macroeconomics and financial regulation.
Lisa Mao
Senior Management Team Co-ordinator
Lisa has developed a broad range of experience across corporate, family, mental health, and compliance. Her background includes supporting cross-border transactions, assisting with high-profile compliance and asset recovery cases, and advising clients under the Mental Health Act. She contributes to contract review, legal operations, and the coordination of client matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Marcelo Shao
Legal Tech Associate & AI Programme Lead
Marcelo leads KILC's AI initiatives. He holds a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence (Applied Machine Learning) from Imperial College London, complemented by prior studies at UCL. He supports the team with legal technology strategy, process optimisation, AI-driven tools, and cross-border insights.
Yiran Xu
Market Coordinator
Yiran holds an MEng in Engineering from UCL. She manages cross-border communication, client case follow-up, stakeholder progress updates, and community engagement. Her engineering expertise supports the technical aspects of the firm's legal practice, including AI integration.
Honorary Advisors
Mr Qihuai Zhang
Honorary Senior Legal Advisor
Founder and Managing Director, Lan Peng Law Firm, China
Mr Chenyang Hu
Honorary Senior Legal Advisor
Managing Director, Jingshi Law Firm, Shanghai
Mr Qingyun Zhang
Honorary Senior Legal Advisor
Managing Director, Taihetai Law Firm, Hangzhou
Mr Xide Fan
Honorary Senior Legal Advisor
Managing Partner, Hanyao Law Firm, Shandong
Mr Ning Gu
Honorary Chinese Compliance Specialist
Director of Compliance (Criminal Matters), Yingke Law Firm, Shenzhen
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