Entity formation at scale
Advising a number of medium-sized manufacturing enterprises on setting up wholly foreign-owned enterprises and joint ventures in China.
Our experience
Representative matters.
In recent years we have represented mainly international enterprises and individuals doing business in China — including Canadian, American, Australian and Hong Kong clients — across manufacturing, wine, shipping, sport and private client work.
01 — Manufacturing
02 — Wine & beverage
Trademarks and enforcement
Advising Canadian wineries on the registration of trademarks and on defending against intellectual property infringement in China.
03 — Shipping
Vessels built in China
Advising foreign shipowners on the construction of vessels at Chinese shipyards, including the contractual and delivery issues that arise.
04 — Employment
Labour disputes
Representing foreign-invested enterprises in resolving labour disputes in China.
05 — Private equity & VC
Due diligence and investment
Representing international private equity and venture capital firms in due diligence investigations into target Chinese companies and in making the subsequent investments.
06 — Culture & sport
Market entry and development
Advising culture and sports companies on their marketing and business development in China, including business planning and marketing strategy for an established tennis club.
07 — Professional sport
Athlete representation
Advising and representing leading Chinese professional golfers on sports contracts and on their commercial and legal affairs.
08 — Private clients
Personal and family affairs
Advising foreign individuals on personal and family matters — asset management, real estate investment, wills, marriage, education and immigration.
09 — Cross-border
Transactions and restructuring
Assisting enterprises on cross-border transfers of equity and assets, corporate restructuring, financing, and the registrations each of those steps requires.
Client names are withheld and descriptions generalised for confidentiality. Further detail on relevant experience can be provided on request.
Sectors
Where our work tends to concentrate.
ManufacturingEntity formation
Wine & FMCGBrands & IP
ShippingShipbuilding
Real estateAcquisition & leasing
SportClubs & athletes
Private clientsFamilies & individuals
FundsPE & VC
EducationSchools & programmes
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