1.1 The Basics
The formation of the employment contract is generally subject to the same requirements as any other contract. There must be an offer and an acceptance (either oral or in writing), an intention to enter into...more
Introduction -
The boom of Chinese Investments in Europe and specifically in Germany has experienced a serious cool-down. In 2019, Chinese Direct Investments in Europe have, in terms of deal value, dropped by ca. 40% to...more
In today’s evolving global investment climate, it is no secret that Chinese companies are increasingly seeking investment opportunities in Europe. At the same time, however, the European regulatory landscape is rapidly...more
1/31/2019
/ Beneficial Owner ,
Bids ,
China ,
Contract Drafting ,
Corporate Sales Transactions ,
EU ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Integration ,
Investment Opportunities ,
R&D ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Strategic Planning ,
Technology Sector
In the first half of 2018, Chinese outbound foreign direct investment (OFDI) concentrated toward Europe. The value of newly announced Chinese M&A in Europe was nine times that of North America ($22 billion versus $2.5...more
German employment law provides for a good level of employee protection, for example in case of termination of employment. Being familiar with some basic principles of German employment law can help Chinese investors avoid...more
6/27/2018
/ China ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Contract Terms ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Retention ,
Employment Contract ,
Foreign Investment ,
Germany ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Redundancy Dismissals ,
Termination
Every Chinese investor not only needs to be aware of cultural differences when considering investing in Germany, but also has to have a basic understanding of legal issues.
German employment law provides for a good level...more
For companies interested in investing in, purchasing or selling German companies, here are several recent developments related to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, M&A, Employment and Tax law that are helpful to keep in mind....more
For companies interested in investing in, purchasing or selling German companies, here are several recent developments related to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, M&A, Employment and Tax law that are helpful to keep in mind....more