China Desk
Mayer Brown is dedicated to partnering with you to achieve your business aspirations whether you are a Chinese company aiming to expand your international business in overseas markets or a multinational company seeking access to the world s largest economies we aspire to be your trusted advisor. Through our China Desk, we leverage the full capabilities of our firm, including vast experience and global network, to connect our legal practitioners with you and your team across our worldwide offices. Our practice also extends to countries and regions where we do not have an office presence. What Others Say About Us I m impressed by their knowledge and experience in dealing with Chinese companies, and by their ability to deal with Chinese structures. Their total offering is more comprehensive than many other practices. Chambers Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong/China) The firm s long history in China and complete understanding of the intricacies of the commercial and regulatory landscape make it a compelling one-stop shop for a range of clients, who remarked favourably on its ability to pull together resources in the region for complex transactions. Chambers Asia Mayer Brown is seen as a premier market access firm and tackles such issues in the financial services field, particularly those relating to China. Chambers Global
China Outbound Investment An increasing number of Chinese firms look to outbound investment activities as a means to further develop their growth strategy or to optimise their operational efficiency. According to industry analysts, Chinese companies may seek to adopt more advanced technologies, adopt approaches to improve productivity or seek access to new markets to reduce excess capacity. Transnational investment becomes a critical component in achieving their desired business objectives. 2 China Desk
CHINA OUTBOUND INVESTMENT Our Offerings Key Practices Specialties Extensive experience servicing Chinese clients Chinese speaking legal professionals Insight into potential needs and unique challenges Effective, commercial, efficient Mergers & Acquisitions Dispute Resolution/ Litigation International Trade & Customs Finance Intellectual Property Labor/Employment Private Equity Energy Mining Real Estate Our Outbound Experience San Francisco Tokyo Middle East Places in which we have advised clients mayer brown 3
Posttransaction integration Investment environment, opportunity and risk assessment Target identification and transaction evaluation Assistance on signing and closing and other ancillary matters Life Cycle of a China Outbound Project Legal review of business partners and potential target Drafting, negotiating and finalizing transaction documentation Liaison with local authorities at the very early stage in respect of national security review, antitrust analysis and all other applicable approvals and registrations to eliminate uncertainties Advice on transaction structures, regulatory and tax considerations Ancillary Services Antitrust Dispute Resolution/ Litigation Employment Environmental Intellectual Property International Trade & Customs Ta x 4 China Desk
China Inbound Investment China has attracted a steady flow of foreign investment for decades. Nearly every aspect of the economy has seen or will face dynamic changes, including the development of investment policies, regulations and strategic industries. Concurrently, business opportunities continue to expand in key sectors, such as shale gas, renewable energy, real estate, life sciences and technology among many others. The promulgation and ongoing development of new laws and regulations every year creates a significant impact on overseas investors, whether they are new players coming into China s dynamic market, or are already managing successful investments and operations in China. Investment decisions will become increasingly complex as the business and legal environment continues to evolve. mayer brown 5
CHINA INBOUND INVESTMENT Our Offerings Longstanding presence in Asia since 1863 and one of the earliest foreign law firms entering China since 1990s Maintain good working relationships with provincial and municipal governments, various government departments and regulatory bodies Knowledge of how to bridge cultural differences Experience not only in gateway cities, but also advising clients in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as well A large China team based in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, including: 90 partners and consultants and 150 lawyers Largest number of China Appointed Attesting Officers appointed by the Ministry of Justice of PRC A dedicated in-house translation team Our Local Experience Heilongjiang Jilin Xinjiang Gansu Inner Mongolia Shaanxi Shanxi Hebei Liaoning Beijing Tianjin Shandong Jiangsu Sichuan Chongqing Guizhou Yunnan Hubei Hunan Hainan Anhui Jiangxi Fujian Guangxi Guangdong Shenzhen Hong Kong Macau Shanghai Zhejiang legend Our offices in China Places where we have represented clients in China 6 China Desk
Posttransaction integration China market and industry assessment Target identification and transaction evaluation Assistance on signing and closing and other ancillary matters Life Cycle of a China Inbound Project Legal review of business partners and potential target Drafting, negotiating and finalizing transaction documentation Liaison with local authorities at a very early stage in respect of national security review, antitrust analysis and all other applicable approvals and registrations to eliminate uncertainties Advice on transaction structures and regulatory issues Ancillary Services Antitrust Anticorruption/FCPA Dispute Resolution Employment Environmental Intellectual Property International Trade & Customs mayer brown 7
Contact Us Should you have any questions relating to your China investment strategy, or any aspect of this brochure, we would be happy to meet with you in person to discuss how to approach your objectives and manage the attendant risks and related issues. Please do not hesitate to contact us at ChinaDesk@MayerBrown.com
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