Outbound Investment

Innovation lies in the heart of China’s efforts in developing its dispute resolution mechanisms as it strives to stay at the top of the game in international disputes, especially with One-Belt-One-Road Initiatives looming with endless possibilities of potential differences.

Aaron Cutler, Partner at Hogan Lovells, Washington, D.C. speaks to Jacelyn Johnson on the new CFIUS rulings and its potential impact on Chinese investments in the U.S. Lawyers and in-house counsels should potentially understand the stricter controls imposed as FIRRMA will significantly increase the number of transactions subject to CFIUS’ review.

By Dieter Gericke, Gregor Bühler, Felix Dasser, Marcel Dietrich, Martin Grod and Reto Heuberger of Homburger AG

William Marshall of Tiang & Co speaks to Jacelyn Johnson about the exciting times of being a trade lawyer amidst a burgeoning trade war between US and China, the impact of tariffs, and what lawyers should expect and be mindful of when negotiating or advising on export and import matters, foreign investments, tax and customs regulations and other trade related issues when dealing with China.

The opening up of China’s legal services market to international law firms in the free trade zones has brought with it the unique opportunity for clients to have access to legal advice on both PRC regulations and international law from a single source. Baker McKenzie partners Milton Cheng, Stanley Jia and Danian Zhang and partner Yingzhe Wang of FenXun Partners talk about the opportunities and challenges forming the very first Joint Operation Office between a global law firm and a Chinese law firm in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.

William Marshall of Tiang & Co analyzes the proposed Export Control Law and China’s competitive advantage over the US, especially in relation to technology, should this legislation come into force.

China establishes a national pool of legal talent.

Security provision by insurance companies is restricted to prevent illegal asset transfers.

Tax credit policy has been revised to align with outbound investment needs.

PRC outbound investment has received another boost via a new tax credit regulation that simplifies procedures and provides greater options to Chinese companies keen on multi-jurisdictional forays. It would be wise for these corporates to review and restructure their tax credit strategies to capitalize on the government’s commitment to expanding outward.