Sen is a highly regarded lawyer and partner at one of Germany’s leading independent law firms. A native speaker of both Chinese (Mandarin) and German, Gao is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive legal services to Chinese companies operating in Germany. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, commercial law, and litigation, with a proven track record of advising clients on complex cross-border transactions and disputes.

Sen completed his legal education in Germany, from primary school to his master’s degree, graduating from Ruhr University Bochum with honours. This diverse academic and professional background has equipped him with deep insights into German legal, political, and cultural systems, enabling him to bridge the gap between Chinese and German business practices seamlessly.

Over the years, Sen has accumulated extensive experience in top-tier law firms, including serving as head of a Shanghai office and later leading a Hamburg office. His notable achievements include advising Chinese state-owned enterprises, private companies, and multinational corporations on investments, mergers, compliance, and litigation in Germany. He also specialises in resolving governance issues between Chinese parent companies and their German subsidiaries, offering tailored supervision and compliance solutions.

Sen’s dedication to promoting Sino-German economic collaboration is reflected in his active involvement with major economic organizations, including serving as Vice President of the North Germany Chapter of the Chinese-German Economic Association. His leadership in a landmark transaction was recognized as one of the "Deals of the Year 2020" by China Business Law Journal.

As a special consultant of Thornhill Legal, Sen focuses on providing strategic legal counsel to Chinese companies in Germany, supporting them in navigating regulatory frameworks, fostering cross-border partnerships, and achieving sustainable success in one of the most important European markets - Germany.