China's surge in initial public offerings has been met with an extremely enthusiastic response from both local and foreign investors. The increase in activity has also been warmly welcomed by professional service providers such as law firms, which have benefited immensely from the booming market. This month, China Law&Practice looks at some of the most successful listings of the past year and the legal advisers that worked on them.

More specific requirements on the reserve price to control bribery in construction project bidding in Beijing.

This circular revises the scope of overseas investment, and sets out conditions on offering a product of overseas financial management in overseas stocks.

The PRC Property Law improves upon the existing vague legal provisions and inconsistent local authority practices regarding share pledges.

Merger and acquisition in China is expected to remain regionally most active yet challenging in 2007.

Franchisors required to disclose certain information to their franchisees before signing the contract.

Tax reduction for venture capital investment enterprises investing in unlisted technology SMEs.

Banks required to ensure that loans are not used for stock trading.

More attention should be paid to low-paid front-line workers.