Corporate
We advise on the full spectrum of corporate needs. This includes advising local, national and international organisations on Chinese and multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions. We advise on gaining entry and doing business in China, such as establishing corporate structures, including joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries, representative offices and newly permitted umbrella companies. We advise on the legal issues concerning international syndicate loans, private equity investment, equipment leasing, project financing, joint ventures, establishment and financing for high-tech companies, technology licensing, international arbitration and litigation, and other commercial business areas.
We have diverse and specific sector experience that covers nearly every significant regulated and unregulated industry in China, and we represent sellers, buyers, investors, financial institutions, independent director committees and management groups. We have worked on many landmark projects in China and are well versed in the challenges they present.
Intellectual Property, Media and Technology
With the increasing number of foreign companies investing in China, there is an ever-expanding need for these companies to be able to protect, manage and take advantage of their intellectual property rights. We advise our clients on the registration of patents, copyrights and trademarks, including the transfer and negotiation of international patent and trademark licenses and distribution agreements. Our practice also covers trademark, patent, trade secret and copyright infringement, antitrust and unfair competition, and research and development issues. We have extensive experience with complex Chinese court procedures and in securing successful verdicts on behalf of our clients in relation to their intellectual property rights.
Litigation and Arbitration
We pride ourselves on providing creative advice in the resolution of disputes while representing the interests of our clients at trial or at arbitration hearings. Our capabilities include advising on Chinese and international litigation and arbitration matters.
We appear on behalf of our clients in Chinese arbitration proceedings as well as in front of major international arbitration institutions. These include the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center and the London Court of International Arbitration.
We have represented many leading corporate and financial institutions in a range of major litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings before courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies across China.
Foreign Direct Investments
We provide legal advice to multinationals investing in China as well as Chinese companies receiving inbound investments, and we have advised on many high profile matters and investments across a range of industry sectors. We are able to assist with the establishment of representative offices and the structuring, restructuring and share transfer of foreign invested enterprises, which includes the acquisitions of businesses and assets by foreign investors.
Capital Markets
We represent issuers and underwriters in capital market transactions around the globe, which range from small unregistered private placements to multi-billion dollar underwritten public offerings. We advise public companies on the reporting requirements, stockholder matters, and listing requirements of the world's key stock exchanges.
Private Equity
We also provide advice on the financing of unlisted companies. Our clients include private equity funds, venture capitalists and corporate investors. We advise on the entire spectrum of financing opportunities and mechanisms, from seed and start up financing to equity financing and bridge loan arrangements.
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