SCIA adopts new arbitration framework
May 23, 2017
The SCIA’s new rules make it the first arbitration institution in China to hear investor-state arbitrations and administer cases under Uncitral Arbitration Rules.
Further analysis on Apple’s lawsuit against Qualcomm
May 23, 2017
In our last article titled “Apple Sued Qualcomm in China, Qualcomm Is Suspected of Abusing Market Dominant Position Again?”, we listed the cases in which Qualcomm was investigated…
Apple sues Qualcomm over abuse of dominant market position
April 18, 2017
In January 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm in Beijing Intellectual Property Court over the abuse of its dominant market position. Apple alleged that Qualcomm abused its market dominance when licensing telecommunication standard-essential patents (SEPs) and selling baseband chipsets. …
Inaugural In-House Community gathering in Shenzhen 深圳企业法律顾问大会
March 29, 2017
The inaugural In-House Congress Shenzhen will be held next week at the Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan.
The new IP and online landscape in China
March 16, 2017
The past 12 months have brought several significant developments in the IP and online environment in China, many of which are game-changers in the way IP …
Didi and Uber China’s merger from an Anti-monopoly Law perspective
March 14, 2017
On August 1, 2016, which happened to be the eighth anniversary of the Anti-monopoly Law, Didi announced its merger with Uber China …
Determining dominant position in the cinema industry
February 3, 2017
Award-winning Chinese movie director Feng Xiaogang hit the headlines recently when he got into an online flame war with Wang Sicong, whose father owns Wanda Cinema. Feng argued that his latest film, I am not Madame Bovary …
China to trial ad hoc arbitration in FTZs
January 25, 2017
China is experimenting with ad hoc arbitration in its free-trade zones, with the goal of creating a dispute resolution regime that is faster, cheaper and more flexible.
Han Kun hires White & Case China head
January 23, 2017
Li Xiaoming, the head of White & Case’s China practice for the past 12 years, has left to join Han Kun Law Offices.
Cadwalader Asia partners find new firms
January 11, 2017
Several of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft’s former Asia team are starting the new year with new jobs after the US firm closed its offices in
M&A Special Report
January 9, 2017
M&A Special Report In this month’s M&A issue we shine a light on two of the region’s biggest economies: China and India. First, we examine how China’s overseas acquisition frenzy is facing a backlash from regulators at home and abroad. Then we move to India and look at opportunities to invest in an e-commerce market that grew by a whopping 30 percent from 2011 to the end of 2015 and is expected to have doubled again during 2016. Phoenix Legal explores the legal landscape for investors.
Will China pave the Silk Road in gold?
January 6, 2017
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is arguably the most globally far-reaching and impactful economic strategy since the US Marshall Aid Programme implemented after World War II. …
Tetra Pak case clarifies ‘justifiable reasons’ in tying
January 6, 2017
After a five-year investigation, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (“SAIC”) has recently imposed an administrative penalty on the affiliates of Tetra Pak Group (“Tetra Pak”) for its abuse of …
Guidelines Promulgated to Facilitate Implementation of the Foreign NGO Law in China
December 20, 2016
The Ministry of Public Security issued guidelines for the registration of representative office of foreign NGOs.
The “hidden monopoly” in regulatory compliance
November 11, 2016
Any behaviours that are to abuse administrative power to restrict or eliminate competition fall into the category of “administrative …
Hogan Lovells forms Shanghai free-trade zone partnership
November 2, 2016
Hogan Lovells has entered into a formal association with Fujian Fidelity Law Firm in Shanghai’s free-trade zone (FTZ)….
Extraterritorial jurisdiction of anti-monopoly law from concentration of undertakings perspective
October 12, 2016
The Ministry of Commerce of China (Mofcom) announced its decision to investigate Comcast’s acquisition of ….
Definition of relevant commodity market of IP rights under Anti-Monopoly Law
September 9, 2016
CHINA – When defining the relevant market under anti-monopoly law system, the specific commodity and the territorial …
Herbert Smith Freehills opens alternative legal services hub in China
September 7, 2016
Herbert Smith Freehills has set up a first-of-its-kind alternative legal services hub in China….
Legal avenues for foreign investors to participate in China’s non-performing loans market
August 17, 2016
In the current economic climate, the ratio of non-performing loans (NPL) in commercial banks continues to grow in China….
SAFE Further Reforms Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts in PRC
August 17, 2016
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) released a circular extending discretionary foreign exchange settlement to foreign debts and repatriated funds.
Law firms merge in China
August 4, 2016
China’s Guantao Law Firm headquartered in Beijing has announced its merger with Shanghai based law firm, Shenda Partners. The merger will create a law firm with over 460 lawyers in 14 cities including …
Internet law – Analysis of provisions on the administration of network publishing services
August 4, 2016
JunHe Partner Hongbin Zhang delves into issues regarding China’s provisions to its network publishing services.
Hot Topics
July 14, 2016
We discuss Brexit with insight from various private practice lawyers; Richard Bell of Clyde & Co writes about his Journey along the Silk Road; JunHe delve into issues regarding provisions to China’s network publishing services; and Trowers inform us about Doing business in Iran in this Hot Topics Special Feature.
Richard Bell, Clyde & Co: A journey along the Silk Road
July 12, 2016
Having worked in New Zealand, the UAE and now China, Clyde & Co, Partner Richard Bell compares the three, reflects on his years in private practice and tells us why life in-house has never really tempted him.
Richard Bell, Clyde & Co: A journey along the Silk Road
July 12, 2016
Having worked in New Zealand, the UAE and now China, Clyde & Co, Partner Richard Bell compares the three, reflects on his years in private practice and tells us why life in-house has never really tempted him.
Exemptions for monopoly agreements in anti-trust enforcement
July 12, 2016
An exemption for monopoly agreement in anti-trust enforcement refers to a monopoly agreement which formally falls into …
Cyber Crime
June 3, 2016
Our cover story Being ‘Verbal’ with cyber crime and data protection details different jurisdictions’ approaches to cyber crime, while Clyde & Co’s Richard Bell writes about ‘Electronic growing pains’ and Deacons’ Richard Hudson reports on the ‘CEO fraud’ phishing scam.