Our services
Investment strategy consulting / location studies
Strategy consulting for direct investment in China as well as location search and analysis
The decision making for a direct investment in China requires the analysis and evaluation of the investment possibilities. The right choice of the location is a crucial as well as complex factor of success for investments. We support you in the decision-making for your investment strategy. There are various investment zones at different levels in China. We help you to find an adequate location for your company by compiling the most important location information according to your criteria and requirements, supporting you in contacting and negotiating with local authorities and accompanying you during the on-site inspection.
Company establishment
A full range of consulting and service on establishment, changing, restructuring or closing of wholly-foreign owned enterprises, joint ventures or representative offices.
We provide a full range of consulting and service on establishment, changing, restructuring or closing of wholly foreign owned enterprises, joint ventures and representative offices and advise you on the suitable options and on the risks and regulations involved. We provide assistance by arranging the complete set of documents required for starting a company and accomplishing the registration procedures. We aim not only to help establish your company in China in an efficient and effective manner, but also to support your long-term successful operation in this country.
For companies already operating in China, we offer advice and support in transforming existing companies in relation to the shareholders, registered capital, and business scope, as well as the relocation or restructuring for expansion purpose etc.
Consulting and support for M&A-transactions
Extensive experience and consulting services for M&A-projects, including due diligence, legal documents and application procedure
We have extensive experience in M&A-projects and offer a full range of services for the preparation and conduction of such transactions at every phase of the project. This includes the preparation of the asset deal or share deal agreement, joint venture-contracts (if necessary), due diligence (in cooperation with external experts, if needed), as well as the draft or review of the Articles of Association, application for the business license and support in the integration etc. Moreover, we do all necessary translations for you.
Contract consulting
Legal review, drafting and translation of business contracts and other legal documents which are necessary for operating in the Chinese market
When entering into contracts in China, various legal particularities as well as many social requirements have to be taken into account. With many years of experience in the Chinese market, we assist you in the preparation and formation of required legal contracts in consideration of relevant provisions of applicable Chinese law.
We draft and review your contracts, which you will need for your business in Chinese market, including
- Articles of Association
- Lease Agreement,
- Labor Contract,
- Cooperation Agreement,
- Supply Agreement,
- Distribution Agreement,
- Purchase Agreement,
- General Terms and Conditions
- Licensing Agreements on Patent, Trademark or Know-how
- Service Agreement
In addition, we offer a translation service in German, Chinese and English for contracts, annual reports and other legal documents.
Intellectual property management consulting
Tailor-made advice on the management of intellectual property in China, especially for SMEs
We inform potential investors in China about Chinese IPR laws and regulations. We also give tailored advice to investors on how best to manage and protect their intellectual property. We undertake all formalities for registering domain names, trademarks, patents and copyrights in China.
We provide support in cases of IPR-infringement to German companies. This includes letters to the relevant authorities in China and lobbying. In cooperation with local law firms, we also provide advice on how to proceed and the best course of actions. Please note that only Chinese attorneys can litigate in China.
Compliance consulting
A full range of consulting services to create and improve the corporate compliance system
Compliance and risk management is the focus for German companies. We inform you about the latest legal developments in China, research and report the social credit record of specific company/individual. We also support you in clarifying, introducing, checking and improving your corporate compliance system, as well as the relevant contracts with internal and external partners. Furthermore, we act as your "ombudsperson" and offer a "Compliance Hotline" service to exercise necessary supervision over your subsidiary/branch company in China.
Alternative dispute resolution
Mediation services for German companies involved in disputes with their Chinese partners regarding the non-fulfillment or breach of contracts
We generally encourage conciliation between the parties and provide German companies with mediation services to settle disputes regarding the non-fulfillment or breach of contracts, for example if payment is delayed or the goods are not delivered as agreed. This entails lower costs and often leads to a quicker settlement.
In accordance with Chinese law, we are not allowed to represent your company in court proceedings at Chinese people's courts. In China only Chinese attorneys are allowed to litigate. However, through our legal network with Chinese law firms we can serve as the contact point for Chinese attorneys.
In-house seminars
Online and offline tailor-made seminars about a full range of topics
We organize in-house seminars on current legal hotspots, e.g. topics on investment strategy / mergers and acquisitions/ sales law / compliance / corporate law/ labor law/ dispute resolution, etc. of your choice where you and your employees will receive practical legal advice and knowledge. We can organize such seminars in form of online or offline at your convenience.
