Liyao specializes in Australian and Chinese Taxation, Commercial & Corporate Law, Cross-border Investment, Litigation, Asset Protection & Wealth Management, Migration, and Chinese legal matters generally.

Liyao obtained her Bachelor of Laws (International Economic Law) from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, her Master of Laws (Economic Law) at Yunnan University, and later commenced a Doctorate of Civil Law at University of Munich.

Liyao then studied law in Australia, and qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia. She has also been appointed as an Australian Notary Public.

Because Liyao grew up and was educated in China and Germany, and has also studied law in Australia, Liyao understands both the civil law and common law systems.  Liyao is therefore uniquely placed to provide legal and commercial advice to clients.