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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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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