Cooley Godward Kronish's China practice reflects the increasing importance of China to our clients and the dynamic nature of the Chinese market. Our attorneys understand the unique business opportunities and legal challenges presented by U.S.-China transactions. We regularly advise companies doing business in China, as well as investors in Chinese technology companies, providing them with legal counsel on a broad array of issues. In addition to our own expertise, we bring to our clients a network of relationships with leading Chinese law, accounting and venture capital firms, which have the local expertise that is critical to success in China. Areas in which we have advised clients include:- Implementing market entry strategies, including collaboration, distribution, licensing and OEM agreements
- Chinese State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) Circulars, specifically the impact on investment in China by foreign companies as well as offshore equity financing by private Chinese companies
- Compliance with U.S. export controls and defending clients charged with export control violations
- Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Establishing and terminating representative offices located in China
- Intellectual property strategy and related enforcement issues
- PRC regulatory compliance issues
- Venture capital fund formation
Our relationships and experience in the technology and venture capital communities, combined with our insight into the U.S. and Chinese technology markets, contribute to our clients' business successes.
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