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Clients rely on Andy Yeo for advice on issues involving foreign investment, real estate, employment, corporate finance, general corporate and commercial matters, with particular emphasis on the PRC. Andy acts for international clients in foreign direct investment into China in the form of joint ventures, and wholly foreign-owned enterprises, often involving equity transfers, mergers and acquisitions, or split-offs, covering industries ranging from manufacturing, real estate, and tourism to information technology, foods and services. International companies in China turn to Andy for counsel on matters involving representative offices, branches, subsidiaries (including under WTO or CEPA scheme), business operations (including retail, wholesale, distribution, and outsourcing), foreign exchange control, dissolution, compliance and financing. He advises developers, funds and other investors on a wide range of aspects in real estate from investment structure, land and building acquisition, establishment of project company, obtaining the required permits and licences, and construction, to post-completion matters including property title application, sales and leasing and property management. Major companies operating in China receive Andy’s counsel on a wide range of human resource issues including special contract terms, ESOPs, termination agreements, dismissal, compensation and restrictive covenants. He also assists companies in arranging for and managing labour arbitration or litigation in China where required. Andy frequently gives presentations on employment law in China. Andy speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Ellen has extensive experience in real estate practice. She has advised on direct property acquisition, real estate joint ventures, regulatory issues at different stages of property development, and drafted sale and lease documentation. She also assists clients with drafting and negotiation of hotel management and related agreements. Ellen also advises clients on foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, funding, liquidation and dissolution, and general corporate and commercial matters.

Rosalyn Han advises international developers and contractors in complex and high-value projects - the investment amount of which varies from hundreds of millions to billions in RMB - in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East. Contracts: Rosalyn has experience in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including standard forms (such as FIDIC, HKIA, MOHURD and other international standard forms) and bespoke contracts, supply contracts, consultancy agreements, bonds, guarantees and warranties for construction projects. Dispute Resolution: Rosalyn advises and represents clients in domestic and international arbitration before major arbitration institutions, including CIETAC, HKIAC and DIAC. She serves clients on all types of construction disputes, including those relating to payment, valuation and measurement, delay and disruption, design, professional liabilities, issues arising from defective works, contract termination, and enforcement of performance security. Construction: Rosalyn provides full-length construction services to clients throughout the entire project cycle, including advice on procurement methods, tendering and filing requirements, regulatory and licensing issues, and issues arising out of performance bond and insurance. Rosalyn speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She is admitted in PRC and California. Clients served by Rosalyn include The Hong

Clients turn to Terence Tung for his extensive experience and knowledge in cross-border disputes and his specific experience with contentious matters at different levels of the People's Court and the Courts of Hong Kong as well as international arbitration. High-profile corporations rely on Terence for guidance in liquidation and debt restructuring matters. Notably, Terence led the foreign aspects of the liquidation case of Guangdong International Trade & Investment Corporation (GITIC), which was one of the largest bankruptcy cases of a financial institution in China. He also advises on the exit strategy of foreign investors in China and the liquidation of foreign invested companies in China. As the Chinese government steps up its enforcement efforts in regulatory and compliance matters, Terence counsels foreign companies on conducting internal investigations, and he assists in investigations relating to tax and corruption matters initiated by authorities in China and elsewhere. Clients also turn to Terence for his experience with regulatory and compliance issues. Terence is a China-Appointed Attesting Officer appointed by the Ministry of Justice of PRC, as well as an arbitrator of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) and the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC). He speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Global corporates, including gaming entities (from Macau, Singapore, and the US), financial institutions, racing clubs, listed entities and their officers, and other private clients trust Vincent Law in commercial litigation matters, especially regarding regulatory investigations and major commercial disputes such as: Investigations by regulatory bodies, including competition related investigations (for listed companies, directors, financial institutions, and professional firms) Internal investigations relating to suspected bribery, money laundering, competition and other regulatory issues (for major corporations) Major shareholders and family disputes Insolvency litigation (for liquidators and trustees-in-bankruptcy) Gaming-related litigation (for gaming entities) Disciplinary proceedings and internal regulatory matters Arbitrations Vincent speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.