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Intellectual Property
◆Advising clients on strategies to protect intellectual proper
◆Patent applications, re-examinations and invalidations proceedings
◆Trademark registrations, investigations and oppositions to cancellations
◆Copyright registrations of computer software and other writings and publications
◆Transfer or licensing of IP rights
◆Transfer or licensing of technology and protection of know-how
◆Fighting counterfeit products, often in cooperation with government agencies
◆IP dispute resolution through litigation or arbitration
Maritime, Transport and Logistics
◆Legal consultation for shipping operations involving China
◆Shipbuilding and financing
◆Charter-party and ship sales
◆Carriage of good by sea and multi-mode transport
◆Marine and other maritime insurance
◆Facility construction and operation
◆Seaport and airport construction and financing
◆Oil and gas transport, and environmental protection
◆Maritime litigation and arbitration
General Corporate and Securities
As the legal counsel for underwriters:
◆Drafting legal opinions on restructure plan for the proposed listing company
◆Reviewing the qualifications of the proposed listing company
◆Reviewing the substantive requirements for the share issuance
◆Reviewing the intended capital use and approval documents of the share issuance
◆Reviewing the application documents for the issuance of shares
◆Reviewing underwriting agreements
As the legal counsel for companies to go listing
◆Assisting the proposed listing company to conduct due diligence research of industry, market and technology with the relevant government agencies
◆Issuing legal opinion to the relevant regulatory authority for the purpose of IPO
◆Assisting the proposed listing company to prepare application documents to China securities regulatory commission
◆Assisting the set-up and issuance of mutual funds
Mergers and Acquisitions
◆Assisting with target company selection and feasibility research
◆Overall M&A strategic and financial planning
◆Due diligence investigations and related legal opinions
◆Consultation and communication with government agencies
◆Disposal of assets and settlement of credits and debts
◆Application and registration procedures with government agencies
◆Advising on tax implications
◆Advising on employment and social security issues
◆Escrow of transaction funds and property
◆Advising on import/export control, free-trade zone and regulation compliance
◆Advising on customs procedures such as tariff classifications, rule of origin and customs evaluations
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
◆Litigation and arbitration of IP infringement cases involving trademarks, patents, know-how and trade secrets
◆Arbitration of disputes arising from joint ventures, mergers and acquisition
◆Advising on enforcement of court judgments and binding arbitration decisions
◆Actions, appeals and judicial review of civil and commercial litigation involving credit, trade agreements, and injunctive measures
◆Analysis, strategic research and professional assessment of complicated cases
Real Estate and Construction
◆Grants and transfers of land use rights
◆Advising on land requisition, demolition and resettlement
◆Preparation of tender of construction and engineering project documentation
◆Negotiation and drafting of construction contracts
◆Advising on real estate acquisition
◆Advising on project financing and real estate trusts
◆Advising on commercial and residential sales, leasing and management decisions
◆Registration of property and related escrow services
◆Dispute resolution
Foreign Direct Investment
◆Setting up wholly owned subsidiaries and representative offices
◆Advising on equity joint ventures and cooperative joint ventures
◆Setting up regional headquarters for multinational corporations
◆Setting up foreign investment or holding companies
◆Advising on the establishment of overseas subsidiaries and branches for Chinese corporations
◆Advising on mergers and acquisitions of foreign and domestic companies
◆Advising on the purchase of overseas assets by Chinese companies
◆Dispute resolution for China-based disputes
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