Covington & Burling LLP | Biographies

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Scott Livingston is an associate in the firm’s Beijing office. His practice is focused on internet & technology law, global privacy & data security, government affairs, and foreign direct investment.

Representative Matters

Advising multinational companies in China on developing privacy strategies and ensuring compliance with relevant PRC data privacy and personal information laws, regulations, and standards.
Advising an online publishing service in navigating internet licensing requirements in China, including as applied to content and services delivered from servers located outside China.
Advising a leading global IT company on various IP and technology related matters, and providing strategic government affairs advice.
Advising an international financial services company on potential Chinese regulatory regimes governing the licensing and operations of foreign electronic payment suppliers.
Representing a global financial services company in establishing a pilot joint venture with a major State-owned enterprise pursuant to regulations of the China Banking Regulatory Commission.
Advising a US hedge fund on matters related to winding down of China manufacturing WFOE and subsequent investment remittance.
Researched and co-authored comprehensive report on China’s approval process for inbound foreign direct investment.

Pro Bono

Advising The Nature Conservancy with respect to their China operations.
Advising agricultural non-profit on negotiations with PRC government to set up Beijing regional headquarters.