Draft provisions have clarified some of the grey areas in the Employment Contract Law and would place a strict limit on the percentage of placed workers that can be employed
September 10, 2013
Features & Analyses
Mike Arruda and Joanne Du look at the development of shale gas exploration, the evolving legal regime and the process for foreign investors wishing to enter the Chinese shale gas market
September 10, 2013New policies on data privacy come into effect on September 1. Even businesses with global policies will need to check that their guidelines comply with China's unique take on data privacy
September 10, 2013New policies on data privacy come into effect on September 1. Even businesses with global policies will need to check that their guidelines comply with China's unique take on data privacy
September 10, 2013In a high-profile case between medical supplies company Johnson & Johnson and a reseller, the Shanghai High Court held that a resale price maintenance agreement was illegal. Businesses in China need to pay close attention to the decision
September 10, 2013A series of high-profile investigations and actions from the NDRC has led to panic over who will be the next target. Companies need to consider how they will deal with these investigations as the authorities step up their efforts
September 10, 2013While takeover offers and schemes of arrangements remain useful structures for privatisations of HKSE listed companies, it may be time to consider the statutory merger process
August 26, 2013Draft Regulations from the State Council shows the government's commitment to increasing regulation of foreigners employed in China
July 16, 2013In 2000 China had 100 foreign R&D centres. That number now stands at 1600 and is set to increase. Foreign companies need to understand the IP challenges in operating a R&D centre
July 16, 2013The case between Soho China and Fosun has shown that the transfer of equity without the consent of subsidiary equity-holders evades the right of first refusal. The Judgment may pose a threat to this practice, especially in the real estate sector
July 16, 2013