China Desk

Our China Desk professionals speak fluent Chinese, have a deep knowledge of Chinese cultural and professional background, and over twenty years experience in both the accompaniment of Italian companies wishing to expand into the Chinese market, also by establishing a direct presence, and in assisting Chinese companies (including the principle public and private groups in the industrial, banking, aeronautical and telecommunications sectors) in relation to their investments and exceptional transactions in Italy. 

The approach to China requires special expertise and attention. It cannot be separated, even in legal terms, from the culture and characteristics that shape this country. Our skills enable us to provide legal services with in-depth knowledge of the territory and of managing local authorities with respect to the client's business. Our activities include: 

• Assisting European industrial groups with their activities in China in all business aspects 
• Advising Chinese industrial groups on their activities, future and not, in Italy 
• The academic study and publication of key Chinese framework laws pertaining to civil law as well as the translation into Italian of the five-year catalogue of foreign investments in China passed by the Chinese government in 2012. 

The team provides assistance on: 

• Employment Law 

  • Legal advice and assistance with employment law matters 

  • Managing legal disputes and arbitration 

• Corporate & Commercial matters 

  • General advice 

  • Negotiating and drafting agreements 

  • Joint ventures 

  • M&A 

  • Restructring 

• Compliance with Chinese laws 

  • Privacy and data protectin 

  • Regulatory and licensing 

• Intellectual and Industrial Property protection 

• Contentious matters