TRACK RECORD

2000-2002

• Advising an Egyptian based elevator company on its acquisition of a domestic manufacturer in Kunshan, China
• Advising a New Zealand based ethanol producer on the establishment of an ethanol processing facility in Nantong, China
• Advising a Canadian solar optical company on setting up a representative office in Beijing, China
• Advising a Canadian based wood products company on setting up its WOFE in Beijing, China
• Advising Russian based international carrier on the establishment of its subsidiary in PRC and the obtaining of all MOFCOM and MOC approvals
• Advising a Singapore based logistics company on setting up a FICE WFOE in Shenzhen, China
• Advising a dangerous goods warehouse provider on the establishment of its warehouse facility in Waigaoqiao FTZ

2003-2006

• Advising a Japanese electronics manufacturer on its expansion of business scope for their WFOE in the Waigaoqiao FTZ
• Advising a Japanese pharmaceutical manufacturer and providing tax opinion, particularly with respect to foreign exchange arrangements, for the establishment of a joint venture in Zhangjiang High Technology Area of Shanghai
• Conducting the due diligence exercise for the acquisition of Tycom and its PRC subsidiaries by Kyocera Inc (US) including conducting due diligence of Tycom’s manufacturing subsidiaries located in Shenzhen and Shanghai; reviewing the corporate records and advising on procedures for the completion of the acquisition.
• Advising a US based IT company on setting up a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Shenzhen including drafting the Feasibility Study and articles of the WFOE and filing with the PRC authorities; advising on the lease of premises; and drafting a construction contract for the fit-out of the premises.
• Advising EGL on setting up a joint venture, including drafting joint venture contract, articles, feasibility study, application forms and related financing documents, consultancy and technology transfer agreements.
• Advising and assisting German and Irish trade centers on establishing trade and enterprise boards in Shanghai for both Germany and Ireland.
• Advising major UK/Dutch shipping company on Equity Joint Venture for development of multimodal transport in Changjiang River Valley – assisting in drafting the MOU, Articles of Association and Joint Venture Contract.
• Advising UK headquartered insurance company on legal issues relevant to operation of PRC inland road and rail transport and regulatory requirements to insure for PRC inland transportation risks and advice on the corporate structure for the establishment of a foreign registered insurance company in China.
• Advising Rio Tinto plc on setting up joint venture, PRC regulations on logistics operations and financing structures.

2007-2010

• Providing legal opinion to Norwegian based shipping company and drafting the joint venture contract and articles of association for creation of their wholly foreign invested crewing management and training company in Quanzhou.
• Advising Dubai headquartered international logistics company on the establishment of its WFOE in Shanghai and 5 branch offices in PRC.
• Advising major Australian bank on a compliance review of its credit, security and wholesale trade finance documentation for the China market
• Advising Sino-Foreign JV bank on regulatory issues and review of credit and loan transaction documentation for use in China market.
• Advising Noble Group on its establishment of a FICE WFOE in Shanghai and restructuring of its related domestic operations.
• Advising Australian based household products manufacturer on its establishment of a PRC manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China.
• Advising Australian based agribusiness on its strategic investment in a Changsha based distribution company and intellectual property registrations
• Advising Australian based chemical additives producer on enlarging business scope to include wholesaling and distribution and required increase in registered capital.
• Advised a US based toys and gaming goods manufacturer on its intellectual property and trademark registrations in China.
• Advised several Hong Kong and International food and beverage companies on their China based operations and assistance in the establishment of outlets and licensing issues.