In 2023, significant U.S. restrictions were placed on Chinese interests. Charles Wu of Clyde & Co reviews the legislative changes, and offers practical insights into their potential impact, and the path forward in 2024
January 24, 2024
Mergers and Acquisitions
Entities doing business in the U.S. must report information about their beneficial ownership to FinCEN; China bans researchers for listing AI-generated content as a co-author of their papers; and Italian Generali conducts first-ever foreign insurance acquisition in China
January 18, 2024Current sanctions, the risk of future sanctions, and foreign investment controls are some of the increasingly prominent challenges facing merger & acquisition (M&A) deals involving Chinese parties this year. While there is no universal solution for each transaction, there are still ways parties and lawyers can minimize the risk of problems arising.
January 14, 2024Former China COO of Morgan Stanley compares the challenges of being a senior executive at a boutique private equity firm against that of a bulge bracket investment bank
December 15, 2023Once the bill passes, Singapore will join such countries as China, Japan, the U.S., Australia and the U.K., which have comparable investment regulations.
November 15, 2023UK NSI Act update may bring new opportunities for foreign companies; Fund registration and operational requirements are relaxed to lower cost of foreign investment in China capital markets; and NFT theft is considered criminal theft due to its property and data characteristics.
November 15, 2023New national security restrictions on investments by U.S. persons in sensitive technologies involving Chinese-controlled entities will affect due diligence and contracting practices for tech deals throughout Asia. Nathan Bush of DLA Piper examines the rules and their likely impact.
October 13, 2023China approves the U.S. listing plans of VIE-structured company CheChe; Chinese IP court helps mediate dispute between Dyson and Dreame; and CSRC proposes rules to encourage companies to pay their dividends
September 20, 2023China's cybersecurity laws are heavily enforced for businesses of all sizes; Chinese Gotion receives CFIUS approval to build an EV battery facility in Illinois; and Former SEC Chair proposes large public companies disclose their exposure to China
September 14, 2023Lawfulness of personal information processing is the focus of an compliance audit.
September 05, 2023
