ArticleRecognizing M&A Risks In The Target CountryThe biggest difference between cross-border and domestic M&As lies in that the former involves two or more jurisdictions.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawEY Chen & Co
ArticleWill China's Cybersecurity Law Cast Light On Shadow IT?With only a few months left before the enforcement of the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) on 1 June 2017, questions are multiplying on the effective scope of the CSL, on its content and on the various effects ...ChinaTechnologyEY Chen & Co
ArticleThe Privacy Rights Supported And Protected By The Cybersecurity LawAs the date of the enforcement of the Cybersecurity Law (CSL), 1 June 2017, is getting closer, we will continue our analysis to support companies in their compliance and understanding of the law. ChinaTechnologyEY Chen & Co
ArticleOverseas M&A Strategies In The Pharma IndustryThe motivations and strategies for Chinese enterprises' overseas acquisitions vary from industry to industry.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawEY Chen & Co
ArticleEffective Integration: The Key To Success Of Overseas InvestmentOverseas merger & acquisition (M&A) provides an effective approach for Chinese companies to embrace the global economy and diversify their portfolio across the world.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawEY Chen & Co
ArticleSpecial Scrutiny On Listed Companies' Overseas M&A ActivitiesIn the wake of Chinese companies' global shopping spree, publicly-listed companies in the domestic stock market are apparently a leading force, backed by their robust reputations...ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawEY Chen & Co
ArticleChina's State Council Issued Measures To Launch New Round Of High-Level Opening-UpOn 17 January 2017, the State Council issued the Circular on Certain Measures for Expanding Opening-up and Actively Using Foreign Investment (Guo Fa [2017] No.5) (hereinafter "the Circular"). ChinaGovernment, Public SectorEY Chen & Co
ArticleRecent Changes In Regulating Overseas Investments By CGEsState-owned assets (SOAs) play a dominant role in China's economy, and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are among the most important participants in Chinese overseas investments. ChinaGovernment, Public SectorEY Chen & Co
ArticleChina To Implement Widespread Data Localization For Personal Information And Important DataOn 11 April 2017 the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the "Measures on the security assessment of cross-border transfer of personal information and important data ...ChinaPrivacyEY Chen & Co
ArticleRansomware Attack: The Corporate Liability Of Reporting In Mainland ChinaThough ransomware made worldwide headlines twice this year through the Wannacry worm and the Petya/NotPetya attack, most companies are still hesitant on the proper steps to take following a ransomware attack. ChinaTechnologyEY Chen & Co
ArticleLegal Due Diligence And Risk Prevention In Overseas M&AsAn overseas merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction does not only involve two or more countries or regions, but also parties that may differ notably in terms of strategy plan, expertise ...ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawEY Chen & Co
ArticleOut For Comments, The Second Draft Of The E-Commerce Law Brings The Legislation Closer To AdoptionOn 7 November 2017, the National People's Congress of China made public for comments the second draft of the E-commerce law (the "drafted E-commerce Law").ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawEY Chen & Co
ArticleDefining Personal Information In Chinese LawAs the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) became effective as of 1 June 2017, the question of the definition and delimitation of personal information rose once again.ChinaTechnologyEY Chen & Co
ArticleLegal Environment Overview On The Outbound Investment Of Chinese EnterprisesThe number and value of outbound investment by Chinese enterprises have been rising exponentially in recent years.ChinaGovernment, Public SectorEY Chen & Co