This law aims to establish the regulatory framework for business activities of trust companies and promote the healthy development of the trust industry.
New regulations on commercial franchises should contribute to making the mainland a much more accessible market for international franchisors. What are the new rules, and what questions regarding franchises remain unanswered?
Mallesons Stephen Jaques acted as Hong Kong counsel and Jun He Law Offices acted as PRC counsel to Sichuan Xinhua Winshare Chainstore on its HK$2.1 billion…
China's State Investment Company (SIC) has agreed to make a US$3 billion investment in The Blackstone Group, in the form of non-voting common units. The…
The franchisor is required to disclose certain information to the franchisee in writing at least 30 days before the conclusion of franchise contract. A confidential agreement may be executed before information is disclosed.
The Shanghai team of Gide Loyrette Nouel advised the Italo-German KME Group, one of the largest manufacturers of copper and copper alloy products, on three…
In an industry first, international law firm Bird & Bird has been granted a licence enabling the firm to launch a trademark agency. The new intellectual…