Chinese Commercial Law:A Practical Guide

Book Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

• Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide

• Author: Maarten Roos

• Publisher: Kluwer Law International

• Publication: October 2010

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Goal

• To provide a thorough introduction of the key legal challenges and solutions when operating in China or doing business with Chinese counterparts.

• With this book, foreign managers can devise a suitable corporate strategy and avoid legal pitfalls.

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Structure

Legal Challenges

PracticalSolutions

Real-life Examples

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Topics

• How to negotiate a contract that can be enforced against a Chinese counterpart

• What kind of due diligence should be performed on a prospective partner

• How to resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration and litigation

• How to establish and enforce trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights

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Topics (2)

• What investment vehicles are available, and what are their benefits / drawbacks

• When to consider establishing a joint venture

• How to exit the Chinese market and how to get funds into and out of China

• How to ensure both tax compliance and tax efficiency

• How to avoid criminal liabilities when doing business in China

And much more….

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Contents

• Doing business with Chinese companies:

Structuring business relations with Chinese companies

Resolving disputes in China or with Chinese companies

Sourcing from and distributing in China

Protecting and enforcing IP rights in China

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Contents (2)

• Investing in China

Establishing a subsidiary in China

Pros and cons of joint ventures

Expanding into China through Mergers & Acquisitions

Planning for and implementing exit strategies

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Contents (3)

• Operating in China

Organizing corporate governance in China

Hiring and terminating employees

Financing subsidiaries and repatriating investments

Paying taxes compliantly and efficiently

Avoiding criminal liabilities in Chinese business

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Read More?

• Extracts from Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide are available at www.rplawyers.com

• Where to purchase Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide:

www.kluwerlaw.com, www.amazon.com and most other (online) bookstores.

• Comments and questions are welcome at info@rplawyers.com

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Companies that want to do business in China may benefit to contact a

professional services firm such as R&P China Lawyers to understand

the best approach. If you would like a free-of-charge discussion on

how we could assist you, please contact us:

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It is also a good idea to gain a preliminary understanding of the issue, by reviewing

materials such as introductions and articles which are free and easily available online.

One convenient place to find more information on the legal aspects of doing business

in China, including: ‘Guides on Establishing a Chinese Company’, ‘Delaying with

Chinese Customers and Suppliers’, ‘Protecting Intellectual Property’, ‘Hiring

Employees’, and ‘Dealing with Disputes’ is at www.rplawyers.com .

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