China

James has been advising numbers of US, European, Australian and Asian companies investing in China by way of setting up RO (Representative Office), JV (Joint Venture), WOFE (Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise) or merger and acquisition with Chinese companies. With 20 years of legal experience, James is expertise in advising clients on commercial and corporate matters, James currently is the legal counsel to numbers of foreign-invested companies, including Nestle Guangzhou, Swire Guangdong Coca-Cola,Tyco International, Tupperware China, Coface China, Candy China, Taly China, etc. James has been involved in a number of large-scale assignments involving cross-border liquidation and restructuring, include GITIC and…

Prior to private practice, Dr. Steven Yu served at Shanghai WTO Affairs Consultation Centre, the first Chinese World Trade Organization (WTO) service body, where he advised government agencies, enterprises and industry associations on trade compliance upon China’s WTO access. Dr. Yu started his private practice in 2003, focusing on trade law, foreign investment law (including Chinese enterprises’ foreign investments and foreign investments in China), corporate and commercial. He leads the Firm’s team representing Chinese clients to safeguard their trade and investment interest in various jurisdictions; on the other hand, he assists foreign chambers and many international companies for their interest…

Nick has been traveling and working in China since 1973. He is the managing partner of Pamir Law Group, an international law and business consulting firm based in Asia with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei, with a long track record of successfully closing transactions in a broad range of industries in China and Taiwan. He is a practical, street-smart client resource who provides: (i) an integrated business and legal approach focused on Client Growth, (ii) a Focus on Results, (iii) Cost Effectiveness, (iv) Effective Communication, and (v) Home Turf Advantage in Greater China. He has successfully completed hundreds of…

Peter Pang is the founder and Chairman of the newly combined IPO Pang Xingpu Law Firm where he leads a team of lawyers with offices in China and North America. He has over 35 years of experience as a practicing attorney, over 20 of which were spent in the People’s Republic of China. As the new Chairman of IPO Pang Xingpu, Mr. Pang is poised to lead the newly combined firm into its next phase as a global professional services provider for China ventures. Mr. Pang’s primary practice is focused in 3 areas: Intellectual Property, Foreign Direct Investments and Labor…

A forensic accountant by training, Laura’s background is in fraud investigation. She developed her China expertise within PwC China's Forensic Services, having seen first-hand the unique risks that foreign companies face in the Chinese market. In response she co-founded Lohtsman to assist companies in avoiding future roadbumps with Chinese business partners and ultimately achieve success in China. Laura has spoken on the subject of reputational due diligence and risk management in China at academic institutions and commercial organizations in Israel and China. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, Laura has lived in France, Israel and China since 2001. She…