Richard Kimber

An overview of the licensing and permit procedures for setting up a medical device manufacturing / trading enterprise in China…more

The Circular Strengthening the Administration of the Wholly Foreign-owned Shipping Companies Examination and Approval was issued by The Ministry of Transport(“MOT”) On August 22, 2011. The Circular relaxes the…more

A discussion of the little known but powerful court and administrative tool which is often used to exert pressure on foreign invested companies or foreign individuals in civil cases and how to reduce the operational risk for…more

The lesson for all companies conducting operations in China, especially if affiliates or subsidiaries of US or UK headquartered companies, is that detailed compliance programmes will need to be instituted. Regulatory compliance…more

China Regulatory Guidelines on Environmental Technologies Enterprises…more

A discussion of the increased compliance obligations placed on China based operations arising from the soon to be implemented UK Bribery Act…more

An Overview of PRC Contract Law and Tips on Risk Management in Legal Drafting for the China Market…more

A summary of the steps companies should take in the China market to ensure their employees uphold IP, trade secret and new invention obligations in the course of their employment and beyond. This article discusses the place the…more

Overseas fashion companies in the high-end market have a great potential to grow in China. As well as a production base, more and more overseas fashion companies consider China as an attractive consumer market. Once a fashion…more

Application Procedures and Documentary Requirements for establishing food and beverage and/or hospitality enterprise in China…more