Mergers and Acquisitions

Ma Mingqiang, secretary-general of the ASEAN-China Centre, has urged Chinese enterprises to go to ASEAN countries for their outbound investment. But it is not clear whether government support will be enough to spark an investment boom in the region

During mergers and acquisitions, the target company provides some short and simple Chinese contracts, but I understand there are informal arrangements behind the papers. How do I flush out informal and oral agreements, hidden shareholders and undisclosed liabilities, and give myself more comfort and protection?

Applicants may file complaints against CSRC M&A decisions.

The Chinese Securities and Regulatory Commission has amended articles 62 and 63. The changes to the acquisition process are minor, but setting up an expert advisory committee is an encouraging step.

Companies may simultaneously carry out de-registration, establishment registration or amendment of registration for a merger or division.

A new regulation shows China's competition regulator is serious about proactive enforcement of the country's merger-control regime

After 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

CLP caught up with State Grid's Chief Legal Officer, Ling Li to discuss her legal team's function and gain insight on doing outbound transactions

Mofcom prohibits circumvention of M&A security review by means of offshore transactions