Book Introduction: Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide Author: Maarten Roos Publisher: Kluwer Law International

1. Chinese Commercial Law:
A Practical Guide
Book Introduction
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2. INTRODUCTION
• Chinese Commercial Law:
A Practical Guide
• Author: Maarten Roos
• Publisher: Kluwer Law International
• Publication: October 2010
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3. 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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4. Structure
Legal
Challenges
Practical Real-life
Solutions Examples
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5. 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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6. 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
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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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:
Email: info@rplawyers.com
Tel: (+86) 21 6173 8270
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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 .
© R&P China Lawyers 2012
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13. Good luck in your China venture!
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