Dickinson Wright’s China Team
As China’s importance in the global marketplace continues to grow, Chinese businesses are actively seeking to invest in and do business with U.S. and Canadian companies. North America continues to offer unparalleled investment opportunities to Chinese investors due to the rising yuan and the safety of a diversified portfolio. At the same time, U.S. and Canadian companies are striving to establish a presence in China and benefit from the business opportunities China offers. In particular, North American businesses are anxious to offer their products and services to the growing Chinese middle class flush with one of the highest savings rate in the world .
Dickinson Wright’s China Team represents U.S., Canadian and Chinese clients across industries on all aspects of inbound and outbound investment, bilateral trade, and business matters.
Doing Business in China
Cross-border legal matters are often complex, demanding not only bilingual lawyers, but also legal counsel who understand the ways in which different cultures impact business dealings. With the ability to conduct business in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and over two decades of on-the-ground experience in China, Dickinson Wright lawyers fully grasp the cultural subtleties and the unique aspects of doing business in China, enabling us to provide clients with effective, seamless representation in China’s rapidly developing market.
Our China practice team has extensive corporate, regulatory and transactional experience and has assisted U.S. clients with foreign direct investments, formation of wholly foreign-owned enterprises, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, legal audits, and the full range of commercial dealings, particularly as they relate to cross-border transactions with China and Chinese state-owned enterprises. Our lawyers are also adept at counseling clients on intellectual property matters, including technology licensing and transfer, divestiture and winding down, anti-counterfeiting and enforcement. We represent client across a broad range of industries including automotive, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, information technology, television and broadcasting, gaming, consumer products, retailing, among others.
Representing Chinese Businesses in the U.S. and Canada
For Chinese clients engaged in business or investing in North America, Dickinson Wright offers a team of more than 300 lawyers in 12 offices with expertise in nearly every field of law. Our corporate, international,regulatory and business dispute practices are among the most highly regarded and skilled.
Our U.S. and Canadian lawyers have represented Chinese companies in a variety of matters ranging from general business issues, such as company formation, employment and contracts to litigation, including Section 337 suits. Our experienced corporate, tax and litigation lawyers have all the necessary skills and resources to support our clients aggressively in all cross-border transactions andbusiness disputes. The lawyers in our China Practice understand the unique challenges often associated with representation of Chinese companies and are adept at avoiding bureaucracy, streamlining paperwork and providing representation in a way that recognizes the objectives of its clients. We do this by partnering with our clients and solving their problems in a cost effective manner. As such, we structure our engagements with our clients in a way that recognizes their objectives and the challenges facing them. When conducting business in the US and Canada, there are a myriad of governmental and regulatory compliance requirements that require expertise and which can only be achieved by seasoned lawyers with substantial regulatory and government experience. At Dickinson Wright, we not only know the law, but we know how the law works and how it can be leveraged to the benefit of the client.
Presence in China
Through an affiliation with a local Chinese firm founded by one of lawyers, IPO PANG P.C., which specializes in intellectual property law, we have an on-the-ground presence in Shanghai, China, enabling us to offer all our clients easy access to key personnel to facilitate communication, enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality work at a reasonable cost.
Our team of experienced lawyers works closely with the Chinese government to maximize client advantage on market entry and exit strategies. Our insights on the inner workings of the legal systems in the U.S., Canada and China have proven invaluable to our clients who often are anxious to understand the ramifications of the different legal and regulatory environments. Our understanding of the nuances of the law, local customs and business practices enhances our clients’ foreign investment and business prospects, enabling them to navigate the often-complex regulatory, tax and legal schemes that can seriously impact their success.
Dispute Resolution
When a dispute arises, our highly sophisticated and experienced litigators ensure that grievances are addressed and our clients’ rights are protected. Our lawyers, local affiliated counsel and professionals have intimate knowledge of the legal environment and can provide that extra level of assurance that the legal strategy employed will minimize legal risk and maximize business opportunities.
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