Features & Analyses

  • Good legal advice on customs-related issues should be part of any foreign company's investment strategy. Unfortunately it can be hard to find in mainland China. China Law & Practice spoke to Deming Zhao, senior partner of HaoLiWen PRC Attorneys, about his firm's success in providing such advice to corporate clients

    July 29, 2009
  • When acquiring state-owned equity interests from their partners, private investors must protect their pre-emptive rights in order to control costs and manage risk

    July 29, 2009
  • There are many innovative ways for companies to costs in China, and they are growing in popularity. Although consultation with employees is compulsory, it should not be feared

    July 29, 2009
  • Haier Group has been quick to take advantage of new measures that lower regulatory hurdles for outbound investment by securing a 20% stake in New Zealand home appliances manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Qingdao-based director of legal service division Li Ming speaks with CLP

    July 29, 2009
  • Deals blocked by Chinese regulators can make world headlines - think of the plight of Coca-Cola. This has led companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton to think it may be best to avoid merger review when structuring their deals. This thinking is flawed

    July 29, 2009
  • Deals blocked by Chinese regulators can make world headlines - think of the plight of Coca-Cola. This has led companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton to think it may be best to avoid merger review when structuring their deals. This thinking is flawed

    July 28, 2009
  • China Law & Practice held its first live web-seminar on April 29. Its next will be on June 25 and will focus on the PRC Employment Contract Law

    June 06, 2009
  • Contracts are the bases of all business transactions. Without them, and their trustworthy enforcement, trade would grind to a halt

    June 06, 2009
  • A new junior board will open in Shenzhen later this year and will provide a reasonably quick exit for foreign private equity firms. But good structuring is vital to avoid years of delays

    June 06, 2009
  • New tax implementation rules for corporate restructuring introduce internationally recognised concepts and clarify access to special tax treatments. Recently restructured companies should check their tax position carefully

    June 06, 2009