MELANIE CHEN
Partner, UHY LLP
Managing Director, UHY Advisors
New York, New York
Phone : 212-381-4788
Email Address : mchen@uhy-us.com
Background
Melanie Chen leads the Asia Business Group at UHY and directs various services, including but not limited to cross-border audit, tax planning, business consulting, and IPO readiness. She specializes in assisting Asia-based companies’ global expansion through worldwide acquisitions and establishing operations. She also advises U.S.-based multinational companies on complex tax, financial, and operational issues related to doing business in Asia.
Melanie is a member of the Management Committee of UHY Advisors Northeast and a former member of the UHY International Board of Directors.
Certifications
- Licensed CPA in California
- Licensed attorney in New York and China
- Master of Laws, Harvard Law School
- Master of Laws, University of Florida School of Law
- Master and Bachelor of Law, Peking University School of Law
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