Shaohe

Company profile

Founded in 2007, Shaohe Law Firm has become one of the most trusted legal service providers for foreign entities in China, especially for European entities. We cover a wide range of practice areas with an emphasis on complex disputes, corporate/M&A, employment law, data compliance, intellectual property protection and tax law. In addition, Shaohe Corporate Services provides a "one-stop" concept covering corporate secretarial services, bookkeeping, tax filing and payroll services. Our services allow you to further your career in one of the world's most dynamic economic regions.  

Advantages

  • One of the largest German-speaking law firms in China 
  • Fully licenced to provide PRC legal services- Close cooperation with Luther - a leading German commercial law firm  
  • Provide comprehensive legal services across industries, fields, borders and time zones 
  • Litigation and arbitration  
  • Provide practical legal opinions in line with business logic 
  • Provide one-stop professional services for enterprises: enterprise bookkeeping, tax compliance and remuneration management 

Services Information

  • Antitrust Law 

Review of concentration of undertakings
Review of distribution, licensing and cooperation agreements 
Merger and abuse of dominant position proceedings (inbound and outbound)   
Representation of clients in negotiation with antitrust authorities   

  • Capital Markets, Banking & Finance 

Initial public offerings in China and abroad  
Capital contribution and change (capital increase and capital reduction; capital contribution with cash or non-cash) 
Advising members of the Board of Directors and Board of Supervisors   
Representation of companies and shareholders in corporate equity disputes   

  • Complex Disputes 

International litigation and litigation consulting 
Legal representation in domestic courts  
Representation in national and international arbitration proceedings in China, Germany and other jurisdictions (in particular proceedings pursuant to the rules of ICC, DIS, LCIA, CIETAC, SHIAC, HKIAC, SIAC, AAA and SCC) 
Settlement of investment disputes 

  • Commercial & Distribution Law, Product Liability/Product Compliance 

Draft and review general commercial clauses 
Design of distribution models (e.g. franchising) 
Drafting and negotiation of development and supply contracts as well as distributor and agent agreements 
Export and customs law incl. import and export licenses 
Product liability: defense of claims in and out of court, enforcement of recourse claims 
Advice on the implementation of product recalls 

  • Compliance & Internal Investigations 

Daily compliance consulting and training  
Risk analysis of compliance systems 
Support in setting up an effective compliance system 
Preventive measures to protect against corruption and bribery  
White-collar crime investigation 

  • Corporate/M&A 

Selection of legal organizational forms and establishment of companies and representative offices 
Partnership agreement, articles of association, rules of procedure  
Domestic and international joint ventures  
Liquidations and insolvency proceedings  
Shareholder disputes / claims for damages against members of board  
Restructuring and mergers  
National and cross-border corporate acquisitions 
Due Diligence 
Management buy-out and management buy-in 
Acquisition and project financing  
National and international group reorganisations  

  • Construction & Real Estate 

Approval and registration procedures for real estate investments and construction projects 
Real estate transactions, including due diligence and supervision 
Acquisition and transfer of land use rights and buildings 
Drafting and negotiating leases of all types, including sale and lease-back contracts and built-to-suit projects 
Procurement and tendering of construction project 
Prepare and negotiate contract documents for construction projects, including FIDIC contracts and EPCM/EPCT projects, and assist with contract performance and supervision 
Final acceptance and handover of construction work 
Claim management in construction contract disputes 
Mediation, arbitration and court proceedings in construction disputes 

  • Data Compliance  

Enterprise network security and data compliance assessment 
Personal information protection consulting in daily operation and human resource management Enterprise network security and data compliance framework setup 
Access to IT and value-added telecommunications business and compliance consulting 
Data compliance assessment of IT project, website and application  
Compliance advice on cross-border data transfer and cloud computing 

  • Employment Law 

Drafting daily legal documents 
Design rules and regulations  
Termination and transfer of labor relationship 
Compliance and senior management exit investigations 
Design remuneration and employee incentive programs 
Labor management training 
Special labor matters 
Corporate image and reputation maintenance 
Labor arbitration and litigation 
Foreign employee's labor relationship 
Social security related services for Chinese employees 
Visa and work permit processing for foreign employees 
Payroll services 

  • Foreign Direct Investment and Market Access  

Support and advice on the choice of location of entities 
Representation vis-à-vis licensing authorities 
Advice regarding the appropriate form of market entry 
Planning, structuring and establishment of companies, branches and representative offices 
Establishment of regional headquarters and setting up of holding structures 

  • International Trade Law  

Export control issues (embargoes, anti-terror lists, dual use goods, export restrictions, etc.)  
Trade compliance consulting and training  
WTO law 

  • IP Law 

Application and registration of patents, trademarks and utility models 
Licensing, researching and development agreements 
Design and review of technology development and technology transfer agreements 
Protection of trade secrets 
Protection of intellectual property rights and against unfair competition 

  • Tax Law and Customs Advice 

Tax dispute resolution 
Assistance in responding to tax inspection from authorities 
Tax advice on daily operations and economic activities of enterprises 
Tax advice, planning and implementation of major M&A and restructuring transactions 
Tax compliance review and tax due diligence 
Tax advice on cross-border transactions, tax filing and overseas remittance arrangements 
Corporate employee share ownership plans and equity incentive arrangements 
Financial and tax review of corporate executive resignations 
Advice and planning for the individual income tax of senior management 
Tax registration  
Daily corporate tax filing (incl. corporate income tax, value added tax, stamp duty, etc.) 
Annual corporate income tax filing  
Advice and planning for individual income tax (especially for expatriate dispatchment) 
Daily individual income tax registration and filing 
Annual individual income tax filing 
Assistance in responding to customs audits 
Advice on the customs valuation and transfer pricing