Dispute Resolution

Wilson Wei Huo, a partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm, explores the application of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy in the context of court-ordered interim measures in aid of arbitral proceedings.

The U.S. Treasury labels China a currency manipulator after China's currency falls below seven to the dollar; China announces plans to double size of Shanghai FTZ and reduce restrictions on foreign businesses; JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley one step closer to taking control of respective JVs; and China and U.S. sign U.N Convention on Mediation in Singapore

A judicial interpretation issued by the Supreme People’s Court is likely to lead to further shareholder representative litigation in respect of affiliated transactions, although more clarity is needed

The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) 2018 Annual Report on Intellectual Property serves as a tool not only for precedential value for the lower courts but also a guide that provides insight for predictable outcomes of future disputes.

Repayment sequence is clarified for bankruptcy cases

Interim measures are offered in mainland China for Hong Kong arbitration cases

People’s court allows share transfer to resolve shareholder disputes

Troy Rice of SIPS Hong Kong discusses the implications for foreign IP owners of the recent changes to foreign investment, cross-border tech transfer, and trade secrets laws, as well as cross-border agreement drafting considerations in light of these developments.

MOFCOM will release a shortened negative list for foreign investment in the first half; SAFE requires local registration for cross-border online transactions; and shareholders can sue to prevent harmful transactions.

New legislation and judicial rulings on bribery over the past year have impacts on foreign companies doing business in China.