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Key points in due diligence on sporting event IP in China

By Zhang Qinghua and Shi Xiaonan, East & Concord Partners

Trademark protection in China may not be what you think

By Frank Liu and Adam Zhu, Jincheng Tongda & Neal

Evidence preservation in patent infringement suits in China

By Chen Jian, Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency

An explanation of ‘extensive asset management’ in China

By Long Haitao, Merits & Tree Law Offices

Keemun TM: A storm in a teacup

By Ding Jinling, Wanhuida Peksung IP Group

Do SOEs serving as GPs comply with regulations in China?

By Shi Yubin and He Wei, AllBright Law Offices

Investor protection in funds with project-based return distribution model

By Jiang Fengtao and Yuan Shuyang, Hengdu Law Firm

Hands on Africa

Part one on the continent’s longstanding partnership with China

Distressed asset purchases carry legal risks in China

By Zhong Zhifen and Jeffrey Quan, ETR Law Firm

Bank resolution

The concept of bank resolution and why it has become a key focus of attention

Runny money

Why asset securitization is an effective new financing tool in China

Resisting temptation

Practical tips for anti-bribery compliance in the corruption-averse China

The generic name defence in trademark infringement cases

By Tracy Shen and Nancy Qu, Chang Tsi & Partners

Dancing in unison

What are the key compliance issues in the Year of the Dog?

The big picture

Exclusive interview with the UN's top legal figure

SOE participation in restructuring of listed Companies (II)

By Du Lili and Zhao Yuanyuan, Grandway Law Offices

Concerns and solutions in the post-PPP era

By Wang Jihong and Liu Ying, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Risks in acquisitions, restructurings by listed companies in China

By Du Lianjun and Chu Zhili, East & Concord Partners

The necessity of a personal bankruptcy system in China

By Wang Wei and Gao Menglu, Co-effort Law Firm

Infringement claims from bad-faith trademark registrant

By Frank Liu, Jincheng Tongda & Neal

How to protect your design patents in China

By Shi Yakai, Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency

Light at the end of tunnel in New Balance copyright case

By Ming Xingnan and Ding Jinling, Wanhuida Peksung IP Group

Securitization of PE fund shares: demands and obstacles

By Jiang Fengtao and Yuan Shuyang, Hengdu Law Firm

Focus on capital obligations of major bank shareholders

By Wu Jiejiang, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Loyalty to law

Antitrust regulations, Cybersecurity Law and interview with UN legal counsel

China’s top court issues arbitration guidance

By John Choong and Eric Chan, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Tax matters in the course of Chinese outbound investment

By Hu Zhiqiang, Jingtian & Gongcheng in Shanghai

China Business Law Awards 2017-18

CBLJ presents the law firms that stand out with their performance in the past year

Accolades and challenges

Compliance, legaltech, and Deals of the year 2017

State immunity

The doctrine of state immunity and how it is interpreted

SOE participation in material asset restructurings of listed companies (Part 1)

By Du Lili and Zhao Yuanyuan, Grandway Law Offices

Exceptions to the bearing of limited liability by shareholders

By Pan Xiang and Liu Yujia, AnJie Law Firm

Analysis of “de jure investment, de facto loan” disputes

By Yang Wenjun and Chen Xiaofeng, Boss & Young

Financial institutions to raise the ratio of foreign shareholding

By Jennifer Zhang and Hu Anran, East & Concord Partners

SEB v. PRB and Tall & Stout

By Zhang Shuhua, Wanhuida Peksung

Deals of the Year 2017

Legal efforts in outstanding deals and cases

Protecting trade secrets in China

By Zhang Zhongbo (Aaron), Wintell & Co

“Fictitious self-employment” in Switzerland

By Marc Ph. Prinz and Gian Geel, VISCHER

Overview of Chinese investment in Japan

By Feng Jianjian and Zhang Bo, Jingtian & Gongcheng

Compliance alerts

Chinese companies must watch rising US regulatory pressure

Models of share incentive plans of non-public companies

By Jiang Fengtao and Zheng Min, Hengdu Law Firm
an article on ai and legal tech

Legal begets AI

How tech is reshaping the traditional legal services industry

China Business Law Awards nomination

Make your nominations for the China Business Law Awards 2017

Legal competition

First billing rates report of PRC law firms; China's A-List 100 Lawyers; Green finance development

Survey of law firm billing rates in China

PRC law firms reveal their hourly billing rates for the first time in this unique report on legal fees

The A-List 2017: China’s top 100 lawyers

CBLJ presents a list of top private practice lawyers for China-related business

China’s Green Lanterns

Opportunities and risks with growth of green finance

International commercial courts

The article discusses the emergence of international commercial courts around the world

EIS registration before listing red-chip companies

By Lai Jihong and Chen Jingeng, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Principal legal risks faced by asset management institutions

By Sherry Ma, Co-effort Law Firm

Income tax breaks applicable to corporate restructurings

By Cao Yiran and Wang Penghe, Grandway Law Offices

Net companies’ duty to protect personal data

By Cheng Bing and Zhao Qian, AnJie Law Firm

Correction and refashioning: PPP projects after Document No. 92

By Wang Jihong and Yu Li, Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing

Cross-border M&A: Capital regulation and planning

By Lin Zhong, EY Chen & Co. Law Firm

Preventing risk in medical institution acquisitions

By Chen Yu, East & Concord Partners

Trade secret protection under amended competition law

By Patrick Gu, DaHui Lawyers

Responding to IP conflicts under adverse circumstances

By Frank Liu, Jincheng Tongda & Neal

Misunderstandings of charities about trademarks

By Wang Yadong and Lu Lei, Rui Bai Law Firm

The case: Genentech v PRB and Celltrion

By Zhang Guangyu and Wang Yuan, Wanhuida Peksung

Do not lightly try the fifth “foreign element”

By Michael Wang, MHP Law Firm

Enterprise big data strategy and compliance

By Wu Weiming, AllBright Law Offices

Pricing issues in listed companies’ M&A, restructuring

By Jiang Fengtao and Cheng Zhiyuan, Hengdu Law Firm

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CORRESPONDENTS

Preparing for Hong Kong’s paperless securities regime

By Stella Yeung and Stephen Luo, Jingtian & Gongcheng

How can minority shareholders seek relief from profit hoarding?

By Jiang Xuan and Yang Yue, Zhong Lun Law Firm

Infringement risks of AIGC in entertainment industry (Part 2)

By Jiang Shen and Xu Wen, Jingtian & Gongcheng

FEATURES

China’s new environmental code

Bundled and binding

A 1,200-article code, five interlocking books, and one tighter leash on Chinese business. The clock to August 2026 is ticking

不容有瑕

No flaws allowed

While stock exchanges lower barriers to atrract emerging sector issuers, regulators focus on accountability of listco and intermediaries at the top corporate level

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PRACTITIONERS' PERSPECTIVES

Preserving listing status against delisting red line

By Xu Zhiyuan, Tahota Law Firm
IPO to M&A Shift

IPO alternative: Public M&A route to capital markets

By Kang Xiaoyang, Kangda Law Firm
Red-chip restructuring in China

Unwinding red-chip structures

By Vincent Shen, Commerce & Finance Law Offices

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