Foreign companies comein contact with the Chinese legal system the moment they decide to enter theChinese market. Legal aspects must be considered in relation to enterpriseformation, investment approval, real estate, human resources, environmental protection,Intellectual Property,and taxation.
Shenzhen is located on a southern tip of the Chinese mainland and on the
eastern bank of the Pearl River. It neighbors Hong Kong. Occupying 1,991.64
square kilometers, the city has a subtropical marine climate with plenty of
rain and sunshine and is rich in tropical fruit. By the end of 2015, there were
11.38 million permanent residents.
The country's first special economic zone - the brainchild of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping - was established here in 1980. Shenzhen has been a touchstone for China's reform and opening-up policy since then.
In merely 40 years, Shenzhen, once a tiny border town of just over 30,000 people, has grown into a modern metropolis. It established many firsts in the history of world industrialization, urbanization and modernization.
The city is the high-tech and manufacturing hub of southern China, home to the world's third-busiest container port and the fourth-busiest airport on the Chinese mainland. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. It was also elected one of the top 10 Chinese cities popular with expats in 2015. The high-tech, financial services, modern logistics and cultural industries are mainstays of the city. Emerging industries of strategic importance and modern service industries are quickly becoming new engines for the city's economic growth. Shenzhen has set up new standards of "Shenzhen Quality" and "China Quality" on sustainable development and globalization.
The country's first special economic zone - the brainchild of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping - was established here in 1980. Shenzhen has been a touchstone for China's reform and opening-up policy since then.
In merely 40 years, Shenzhen, once a tiny border town of just over 30,000 people, has grown into a modern metropolis. It established many firsts in the history of world industrialization, urbanization and modernization.
The city is the high-tech and manufacturing hub of southern China, home to the world's third-busiest container port and the fourth-busiest airport on the Chinese mainland. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. It was also elected one of the top 10 Chinese cities popular with expats in 2015. The high-tech, financial services, modern logistics and cultural industries are mainstays of the city. Emerging industries of strategic importance and modern service industries are quickly becoming new engines for the city's economic growth. Shenzhen has set up new standards of "Shenzhen Quality" and "China Quality" on sustainable development and globalization.
Over the years, our
lawyers have represented our clients in litigation and arbitration, and have
offered legal services covering areas of international trade (import and export
in China), foreign investment in ShenZhen, M&A, intellectual property
rights, corporate law, franchise, tax, financing, insurance, real estate,
criminal law, etc.
We acts as
permanent legal adviser for a number of Chinese or joint venture real estate
companies such as Shenzhen Wenwei and Chongqing Huaxin, providing the clients
legal services from the obtainment of land-use rights, to construction and sale
of houses, mortgage on real estate and the conciliation, arbitration and
litigation of real estate disputes.
Main Foreign-related Legal Practices
Litigation, Arbitration and ADR
Represent clients and handle the relevant legal affairs in the event that clients involve in litigation,arbitration, or clients are in need of alternative dispute resolution.
Legal Counsel
Clients may have enterprises (WFOE, joint venture, partnership and/or representative office) in China, or have constant business in China; therefore, clients may need legal counsel here in China to deal with various kinds of legal affairs such as legal compliance, employment, contract/agreement, share/shareholder, taxation,Customs, etc.. This service item is to be charged annually.
Contract, Agreement and Other Legal Document Drafting and Review
The documents include however without limitation to business/commercial contract/agreement,shareholder agreement, employment agreement, lease contract, NDA, articles of association.
Employment Legal Issues
We provide legal solutions on employment for both foreign employees and foreign-invested companies as employers, including being consulted on employment issues, drafting or reviewing employment agreements, negotiating on behalf of an involving party, representing an involving party in the proceedings of labor dispute arbitration or litigation.
Customs Legal Issues
We are familiar with customs laws and have sufficient experience in handling legal issues regarding HS code, tariff, quota and/or license required, customs clearance and the mechanism of customs operation.
Taxation Legal Issues
We provide legal advices and planning on individual income tax and enterprise taxes.
Foreign-related Divorce
In case: one party of the couple is Chinese, or the marriage was registered in China (mainland) or both of the couples are foreigners however at least one of them has lived in China consecutively for one year time or longer, then the divorce can be reached under the jurisdiction of a Chinese court. We handled many such foreign-related cases in our legal practices.
Due Diligence
For M&A, selecting a business partner and many other business activities, due diligence is necessary and substantially important. Here we have a work team including accounting and financial experts that is skilled in due diligence with effective work procedures.
Issuing Legal Report
When initiating or engaging in business in China, various legal problems may confuse foreign clients, we can study on the specific legal problems and issue study reports bringing forward legal comments, legal views, legal suggestions and legal solutions for our clients to clarify and solve those problems.
Issuing Lawyer Letter
A lawyer letter is to be sent to a concerning party under the request of the client for a certain legal purpose.
Attending Business Negotiation
In the event the foreign clients have important negotiations or meetings in China, and on-the-spot legal service is required, we can attend such negotiations or meetings under request and provide appropriate legal support.
Translation and Interpretation
From English into Chinese and vice versa, both in precise legal languages.
Business Entity Formation, Liquidation
Set up representative offices, partnership, joint ventures and wholly foreign owned enterprises (WFOE) for foreign clients. Liquidate the said entities in the event the clients decide to end the businesses.
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