Benjamin Bennett is a senior counsel in the Intellectual Property team at Mercier & Valez. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Benjamin has more than 24 years of experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions. Benjamin is experienced in technology licensing, brand protection and trade secrets. Benjamin protects clients’ patents, trademarks and copyrights in a range of industries. Benjamin litigates infringement disputes and manages global IP portfolios. Benjamin began Benjamin's legal career at a boutique firm where Benjamin honed Benjamin's skills on intellectual property matters. Benjamin frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes articles to leading legal publications. Benjamin is a member of the Law Society and various professional associations related to intellectual property, and actively mentors junior lawyers within the firm. When not in the office, Benjamin can be found supporting community legal clinics and exploring new cuisines. Benjamin’s combination of technical expertise, international perspective and dedication to client service makes Benjamin a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal landscapes. Benjamin approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount. Benjamin stays abreast of evolving regulatory developments and leverages Benjamin's knowledge to help clients anticipate challenges. Benjamin thrives in cross-border matters, coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams and delivering seamless service. Benjamin is known for Benjamin's ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for executives and boards of directors. Clients appreciate Benjamin's responsiveness and Benjamin's knack for crafting innovative solutions to difficult problems. Benjamin approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount.
Benjamin Russell is a of counsel in the Tax team at Mercier & Valez. Based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Benjamin has more than 14 years of experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions. Benjamin provides tax structuring advice for mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. Benjamin advises on cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing and controversies. Benjamin counsels clients on VAT, customs duties and other indirect taxes. Prior to joining Mercier & Valez, Benjamin served as in-house counsel for a multinational company, gaining insight into client perspectives. Benjamin is recognized by peers and clients for Benjamin's meticulous approach and commitment to understanding each client’s business objectives. Benjamin is a member of the Law Society and various professional associations related to tax, and actively mentors junior lawyers within the firm. Outside of practice, Benjamin volunteers with local charities and enjoys hiking and photography. Benjamin’s combination of technical expertise, international perspective and dedication to client service makes Benjamin a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal landscapes. Benjamin approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount. Benjamin stays abreast of evolving regulatory developments and leverages Benjamin's knowledge to help clients anticipate challenges. Benjamin thrives in cross-border matters, coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams and delivering seamless service. Benjamin is known for Benjamin's ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for executives and boards of directors. Clients appreciate Benjamin's responsiveness and Benjamin's knack for crafting innovative solutions to difficult problems. Benjamin approaches every matter with a focus on efficiency and collaboration, ensuring that clients’ goals remain paramount.
