There is more to dispute resolution in China than meets the eye. By making strategic choices, foreign businesses can maximise their chances of winning anti-monopoly and IP disputes
February 07, 2012
Features & Analyses
New regulatory opinions address common issues faced by Chinese companies when restructuring. They may also make things easier for foreign-invested companies
February 07, 2012New national regulations allow debt-for-equity swaps to be registered with AIC authorities. Their impact will be widespread
February 07, 2012A new regulation shows China's competition regulator is serious about proactive enforcement of the country's merger-control regime
February 07, 2012A close look at China's newly-updated foreign investment catalogue reveals trends that reinforce the government's policy objectives. Numerous new additions encourage investment in seven strategic emerging industries, while the catalogue scales back on encouraging investment in lower technology and lower value-added sectors.
February 07, 2012A close look at China's newly-updated foreign investment catalogue reveals trends that reinforce the government's policy objectives. Numerous new additions encourage investment in seven strategic emerging industries, while the catalogue scales back on encouraging investment in lower technology and lower value-added sectors.
February 07, 2012China's consumer code is due for an update. A number of innovations to the current law are being discussed for an upcoming draft, including the right of revocation, data protection and class actions
December 06, 2011After this summer's backlash against Chinese companies listed in the US, many are considering going private to avoid further negative publicity, decreased valuations and the increased risk of litigation
December 06, 2011The implementation of China's bankruptcy law has been mired by the inconsistent standards and interpretations of various courts. A new set of measures offers more guidance and clarity, especially in pinpointing bankruptcy causes and who assumes the burden of proof
December 06, 2011The prior art defence strategy has become increasingly important and popular for alleged infringers in patent cases. However, its framework suffers from uncertainty and some technical defects
December 06, 2011