As seasoned business owners, our lawyers understand the realities of commerce. Their advice blends legal precision with practical insight, tailored to the specific opportunities and challenges your business faces.
Kin Liu
Corporate Law Specialist
Kin is a qualified corporate law solicitor. After successfully completing his training contract with Brabners LLP, he went on to work with international law firm Hill Dickinson LLP and more recently with Manchester-based Freeman Fisher LLP. He specialises in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) as well as business start-ups, company formations and restructuring and investments.
Outside of the legal profession, Kin is a successful restauranteur. In 2016, he established Chamber 36 – a popular restaurant and bar located in the heart of Liverpool city centre. He recently expanded to a second site and is also involved in a new Korean food brand.
Kin is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese and works closely with Kingham & Co Chartered Accountants on business advisory matters for their Chinese clients.
Rory Taylor
Commercial Law & Intellectual Property Specialist
Rory is a qualified commercial law and intellectual property solicitor. After successfully completing his training contract with Brabners LLP, he went on to work with leading intellectual property law firm Shipley IP. He specialises in identifying, protecting, commercialising and defending intellectual property rights, as well as drafting, negotiating and reviewing various types of commercial contracts. Rory is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.
Outside of the legal profession, Rory runs an award-winning music festival, events company and artist agency.
He also holds a Professional Membership with the Recording Academy and serves in directorship and board roles across various creative businesses.
Why Kanaval
Choosing the right legal partner is about more than expertise. The principles below set out how Kanaval operates and what clients can expect.
Collaborative by design
Working with you — not above you — to achieve the right commercial outcome.
Creativity at the core
Passionate about the creative industries and committed to helping the sector thrive and grow.
Rooted in the sector
Practical legal advice shaped by first-hand experience of working within the creative industries.
Advice designed to work
Legal advice without jargon, explained clearly and built for real-world use.
Clarity without delay
Clear communication and timely responses, so nothing stalls and nothing is misunderstood.
Budget with total confidence
Working on a fixed-fee basis, providing certainty and confidence when budgeting.
Client Spotlights
We are proud to have been involved in a diverse array of projects. Our legal expertise has been instrumental in bringing our clients’ creative endeavours to fruition.
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