Once an old industrial base, Chongqing has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest growing and fastest urbanising cities in China and, according to some reports, the world. Located in China’s west, the municipality of Chongqing boasts a population of over 30 million (one of the largest in China) and a GDP growth rate of 11% year on year (also one of the fastest of China). It is also the centre of China’s ‘Go West’ Strategy which has created a unique business and investment environment for foreign companies. Despite its profile, Chongqing still remains largely unknown to the West who often look to Beijing and Shanghai when entering the China market. For foreign companies wanting to launch into the China market, we believe that Chongqing should be there next destination.
On a global basis, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) were the prevalent method through which multinationals conducted foreign investment, while “green field” investments were virtually the only option available to foreign investors in China in the past. However, the environment for M&A in China has fundamentally changed in recent years, affected in party by the global economic trend and with the intention of stimulating M&A related activity, Chinese Government have introduced and consolidated various laws and regulations since 2002.
The robust growth of China’s economy and its further liberalization of the domestic market after its accession to the World Trade Organization have worked together to fuel the accelerated pace of M&A activity in recent years. It is foreseeable that M&A activity, which offers foreign investors a more immediate method of entering the China market as opposed to “green field” investment, will continue to boom in China in the years to come.
Suppose a US-based company “ABC Co.” has preliminarily identified an ideal target company in China, which it intends to acquire. Before proceeding to conduct an in-depth financial assessment and structure the prospective acquisition, it is advisable to take the following into consideration: 1. M&A transactions in China require examination and approval by Chinese government agencies. 2. The sectoral restrictions applicable to “green field” investment in China are also applicable to foreign-related M&A transactions. 3. Ascertaining the nature and desirable businesses of the target is essential to structuring the M&A transaction.
Due to the general lack of transparency or proper regulations in China, many Chinese companies may have certain irregularities incurred somewhere or sometime in the course of its business. It is imperative that a foreign investor resolve any irregularities before entering into the transaction. Therefore, conducting a legal due diligence exercise is often just as important as conducting a financial due diligence to determine the viability of the target company in a merger and acquisition deal
Our lawyer concentrate on Mergers & Acquisitions practice and divide the field into M & A of listed companies, unlisted companies, foreign investors, SOE, etc. Our clients include various listed companies, group companies, foreign-funded companies, big state-owned companies and institutional investor concerning their investment and business transactions in China.
Our lawyer have represented acquirers, target companies, financial advisors and major shareholders in all types of complicated transactions and accumulated rich experiences. We are competent to provide clear, pertinent, timely advice and effective solutions in accordance with the laws of China.
Our lawyer have advised on cross-border and domestic M&A transactions in a wide range of sectors, including the financial, Real Estate, mining, infrastructure, and yachting industries. We also have a professional and international team of talented attorneys in order to assist our clients to facilitate the deals.
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Our lawyers have accumulated wide experience in Mergers & Acquisitions M&A Legal Services in Chongqing China
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The robust growth of China’s economy and its further liberalization of the domestic market after its accession to the World Trade Organization have worked together to fuel the accelerated pace of M&A activity in recent years. It is foreseeable that M&A activity, which offers foreign investors a more immediate method of entering the China market as opposed to “green field” investment, will continue to boom in China in the years to come.
Suppose a US-based company “ABC Co.” has preliminarily identified an ideal target company in China, which it intends to acquire. Before proceeding to conduct an in-depth financial assessment and structure the prospective acquisition, it is advisable to take the following into consideration: 1. M&A transactions in China require examination and approval by Chinese government agencies. 2. The sectoral restrictions applicable to “green field” investment in China are also applicable to foreign-related M&A transactions. 3. Ascertaining the nature and desirable businesses of the target is essential to structuring the M&A transaction.
Due to the general lack of transparency or proper regulations in China, many Chinese companies may have certain irregularities incurred somewhere or sometime in the course of its business. It is imperative that a foreign investor resolve any irregularities before entering into the transaction. Therefore, conducting a legal due diligence exercise is often just as important as conducting a financial due diligence to determine the viability of the target company in a merger and acquisition deal
Contact Tom Lee if you need English Speaking Lawyer From Chongqing Law Firm Offer Mergers & Acquisitions M&A Legal Services in Chongqing China
