Scott Yu, Frank Jiang, Rachel Li, Emily Xu and Derek Liu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss a recent joint venture between Yum China and Mininglamp that the firm advised on involving a variable interest entity (VIE) structure that received unconditional clearance from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which is the first case of its kind in China. They also highlight key issues arising in a merger filing involving a VIE structure and offer some key practical guidance for VIE structured companies
How has disruption to Chinese businesses and deals shifted as the virus itself has moved from China to the U.S.? Scott Yu and Meg Utterback discuss the pandemic's impact on international M&A, litigation, antitrust enforcement, and U.S. regulatory action against Chinese companies
Global legal community rallies to support COVID-19 hit businesses with expert advice; China approves first foreign-owned asset management company following trade deal; and more measures introduced to kickstart faltering economy
Chinese outbound M&A hits decade low; draft amendments to anti-monopoly law released; and Shanghai-London stock connect suspended over political tensions
