China Law Insider exists to close a gap. The law that governs business between China and the rest of the world is written in two languages, enforced through two very different traditions, and explained, for the most part, badly. Coverage tends to be either academic commentary too removed from practice to act on, or marketing copy too thin to trust. We publish the layer in between: analysis grounded in what regulators, courts and counterparties actually do.
What we cover
Our coverage follows the practice of cross-border law: foreign direct investment and market entry, cross-border M&A and investment screening, dispute resolution and enforcement, intellectual property in a first-to-file system, labor and employment under the PRC Labor Contract Law, antitrust and competition, and the operating questions that foreign-invested businesses face on the ground. Analysis pieces examine regulatory change as it lands. Practice notes set out how a process actually works, step by step. Commentary draws on matters our contributors have handled, with details altered to protect client confidence.
Who writes it
China Law Insider is a publication of IPO Pang Shenjun & Associates, an international law firm practicing across Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Washington DC. Contributors are practicing lawyers and professionals of the firm, together with invited guest authors. The editorial desk publishes under the byline "the Editors."
What this publication is not
Nothing published here is legal advice. The law described in any article reflects the date of publication, and Chinese regulatory practice in particular moves quickly. Articles marked "from the archive" are preserved for their continuing analytical value and clearly dated. Before acting on anything you read here, obtain advice on your specific facts from qualified counsel.