Features & Analyses

• How to prepare for collective bargaining in Guangdong

  Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

  January 08, 2015

• How to prepare for collective bargaining in Guangdong

  Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

  January 08, 2015

• Opinion: Why specialised IP Courts are not enough

  While the new specialised IP Courts established in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are a good sign for rights owners, Matthew Laight and Hank Leung say that IP appellate courts, the inclusion of criminal cases and more manpower are still needed

  January 05, 2015

• China question: How do I handle my employees' social insurance payments?

  I have heard that underpaying social insurance is a major cause of labour unrest in China. How do I calculate employees' contribution amounts correctly and ensure all payments are made in compliance with labour and insurance laws? What is the most cost-effective way to handle this?

  January 05, 2015

• Unilever interview: Fitting China into a global patent strategy

  Ben Wang, head of IP China at Unilever, shares his views on patents and R&D in China, the specialised IP courts and the importance of building a global patent portfolio

  January 05, 2015

• CIETAC's 2015 Arbitration Rules analysed

  CIETAC's new Rules prove the institution is keeping up with international trends, but integration into China's legislative framework is needed before the Rules can be fully functional

  January 05, 2015

• China question: What should I do when I'm being investigated

  What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company

  December 07, 2014

• China question: What should I do when I'm being investigated?

  What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company? What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance? What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company?

  December 06, 2014

• Adidas interview: Keeping up momentum

  Sunny Yi, general counsel of Adidas greater China, shares her views on the challenges of managing a growing workload, her AML responsibilities and the importance of the China market within the Adidas group

  November 21, 2014

• Investing in Taiwan: Bridging the cross-strait gap

  Daniel Lee of Jingtian & Gongcheng provides a comprehensive overview of all you need to know aboutTaiwan's regulatory regime, from M&A, antitrust and dispute resolution to compliance, IP and the labourenvironment

  November 13, 2014