Question 1

What legal services does Chambers Yang's team provide for foreign-invested enterprises?

Accepted Answer

Chambers Yang's team has served foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) for over two decades, covering company law, FDI, M&A, private equity, real estate and TMT. Steps to engage: (1) Reach out via the legal bridge websites or phone to describe your transaction; (2) The team conducts a preliminary assessment of legal risks; (3) A retainer agreement is signed specifying scope and billing (hourly, fixed fee or contingency, per Shanghai lawyer-fee rules); (4) A dedicated team handles due diligence, document drafting, negotiation or litigation. The team is recommended by Chambers and other directories, and has published extensively on PE/VC, corporate and cross-border investment. 本栏目精选文章包括：Essential Terms of Private Investment Fund Contract、Briefing on Market Entry of Foreign-invested Fund Management Company、The Top Capital Journal Published Chambers Yang`s Paper The Legal Risks of VC/PE to Exit by Backdoor Listing、Mr. Chambers Yang Rendered a Legal Opinion For a PE Fund Regarding its Investment in a Restaurant Chain、PE Fund Case -- The Establishment of a Real Estate Fund and its Investments。

Question 2

How can a foreign investor establish or restructure a business in China?

Accepted Answer

Foreign investment in China follows a negative-list plus national-treatment regime under the Foreign Investment Law (effective 2020). Steps: (1) Check whether the sector is on the Negative List (prohibited or restricted); (2) For restricted sectors, obtain industry approval and meet equity-ratio limits; (3) Complete market-entry registration and file the foreign-investment information report; (4) Where sensitive (national security review applies), obtain clearance. For restructuring, comply with corporate, antitrust and FX rules. Chambers Yang's team assists FIEs with market entry, compliance and restructuring, drawing on extensive Shanghai-based practice. 本栏目精选文章包括：Essential Terms of Private Investment Fund Contract、Briefing on Market Entry of Foreign-invested Fund Management Company、The Top Capital Journal Published Chambers Yang`s Paper The Legal Risks of VC/PE to Exit by Backdoor Listing、Mr. Chambers Yang Rendered a Legal Opinion For a PE Fund Regarding its Investment in a Restaurant Chain、PE Fund Case -- The Establishment of a Real Estate Fund and its Investments。

Question 3

What are key PE/VC and M&A considerations for technology and growth companies?

Accepted Answer

Technology and growth companies raising PE/VC or pursuing M&A should address several legal points. Steps: (1) Structure the financing with term sheets covering valuation, liquidation preference, anti-dilution and board rights; (2) Conduct legal, financial and IP due diligence; (3) For cross-border deals, manage ODI/FDI filings and data-compliance (PIPL, data export); (4) Negotiate SPA/SHA and plan exit (IPO, trade sale, buyback). Chambers Yang's team advises both founders and investors across the investment life cycle and has handled numerous VC/PE and M&A transactions. 本栏目精选文章包括：Essential Terms of Private Investment Fund Contract、Briefing on Market Entry of Foreign-invested Fund Management Company、The Top Capital Journal Published Chambers Yang`s Paper The Legal Risks of VC/PE to Exit by Backdoor Listing、Mr. Chambers Yang Rendered a Legal Opinion For a PE Fund Regarding its Investment in a Restaurant Chain、PE Fund Case -- The Establishment of a Real Estate Fund and its Investments。

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