Good governmental relations and understanding of the Chinese legal framework are essential to doing business in China.

• Intellectual property fraud is rife. With thousands of Western brands entering China, this is a major barrier to entry they are facing
• With an increase in Foreign Direct Investment into China, there is a huge business in helping British companies overcome legal difficulties when entering China
• The World Trade Organization has recently launched an investigation into whether countries like China are manipulating the value of their currencies.

Sample Projects

Recently, CRCC Asia interns have been involved in the following projects:

• Preparing a presentation of the English Legal System regarding real estate contracts whilst introducing several famous legal precedents in the real estate industry.
• Advising on, and processing, trademark registration and for a number of foreign clients
• Researching and producing a newsletter on recent legal developments in China to be sent to foreign companies.
• Market research on Chinese reverse mergers to present in a report to a foreign client
• Responsible for researching UK case law and appeal routes for arbitration cases, as well as constructing grounds for appeal for a client.

Sample Company

Specialism: International Corporate Law

Founded in 1998 the company works in several languages (French, English, Italian, German, Dutch and Chinese) and its lawyers are qualified in various jurisdictions (Switzerland, USA, England and Wales, France, Holland and Luxembourg). The members of the Firm assist clients in domestic and international work.

The Shanghai branch is able to take on mandates ranging from corporate and M&A transactions, tax and employment matters to private client and family office work. The firm also handle registrations of offshore vehicles in Hong Kong and other Asian jurisdictions, through its affiliate HTF (Asia) Ltd.

Legal Intern Testimonial

James Mainord
August 2009
1 month
Beijing

Graduate of Dayton University, USA

“Describing the experience of working and living in China is the equivalent of explaining to someone the taste of a delicious meal. The ingredients can be listed, textures can be described and flavors can be expounded upon; but it’s still inadequate.

Nothing can replace the actual dining experience. As one who has always dreamed of working in China, CRCC has provided me a place at the table. During August of 2009, I worked at a Chinese Law Firm and, through the assistance of my fellow CRCC intern and roommate Akram Shalabi, I was able to secure additional work opportunities with a different Law Firm and a Consulting company in Beijing.

I have worked as an attorney in the United States for over three years and was routinely amazed at the legal process in China. In the all too short month I was in China I witnessed arbitration hearings, contract negotiations and I even spent a significant amount of time researching American law. The experience has opened several doors for me and has further strengthened my desire to work in China. If you have any interest in working in China, I highly recommend CRCC Asia.”