Legal

The firm of the year shortlists for China's most prestigious legal awards have been finalised. Find out who made the cut and stay tuned for teams, deals and regional firms of the year shortlists in the coming weeks

A series of high-profile investigations from the NDRC has led companies to worry about pricing. Early action when an investigation starts is crucial, as is awareness of how China's Anti-monopoly law works

A series of high-profile investigations from the NDRC has led companies to worry about pricing. Early action when an investigation starts is crucial, as is awareness of how China's Anti-monopoly law works

China outbound investment reaches $84 billion in a report from UN Trade and Development Conference and Hong Kong firms may be allowed to merge and advise on PRC law in Guangdong

The CSRC has released two Guidelines for the trading of treasury bond futures. The CIRC has also released Measures for dealing with insurance consumer complaints

Draft Regulations from the State Council shows the government's commitment to increasing regulation of foreigners employed in China

In 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

The 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

The establishment of a foreign-invested enterprise in mainland China can be a formidable task, but a Circular from the State Council may streamline the process and ease the registration burden