Best Practices for International Business Transactions in China provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on key strategies for representing and advising foreign clients involved in business transactions with Chinese companies. Featuring partners from some of China"s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the common misconceptions seen from multinational companies investing in or transacting with Chinese entities. These top lawyers reveal their advice on helping clients comply with increased government regulations, navigating a more competitive marketplace, and understanding new laws affecting business transactions in China. From updating clients on local labor rules to creating an effective compliance program, these authors offer tips on bridging the gap between local and foreign business cultures. These leaders also discuss the role of local authorities in business transactions and the current state of M&A in China. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable reader to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating international business transactions in China. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world"s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Fancisco Soler Caballero, Managing Partner of Shanghai Office, Garrigues - "The New Environment in China: Adapting to the Changes in International Business Transactions" 2. Matthew Murphy, Managing Partner, MMLC Group - "Knowing the Chinese Market: Key Tips for Attorneys Representing Foreign Clients Doing Business in China" 3. Fleur Hongfang Chen, Senior Attorney, Lehman, Lee & Xu LLP - "Investment in China: Strategies to Meet Challenges" 4. Nicholas "Nick" Hiu Fung Chan, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP - "New Considerations for Companies Entering the Chinese Market" 5. Li Qiang and Eric Zabinski, Partners, O"Melveny & Myers LLP - "Addressing the State of M&A in China" 6. Thomas Man, Partner, and Kurt Tiam, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells International LLP - "Changes and Continuity in the Legal Environment in Doing Business in China" 7. Peter C. Pang, Principal Attorney/Managing Partner, IPO Pang PC - "Successfully Completing Business Transactions with China in an Increasingly Challenging Environment" 8. Rocky T. Lee, Asia Managing Partner and Head of Greater China Corporate Practice, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP - "Dealing with the Changing Landscape of M&A Law in China" 9. Eugene Lim, Partner, Baker & McKenzie - "Intercompany Agreements: Key Considerations and Issues in China" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Administrative Regulations on the Registration of Resident Representative Office of Foreign Enterprises Appendix B: Clients & Friends Memo - Circular 698: China"s Anti-Tax Avoidance Measure for Offshore SPVs Appendix C: Memo: General Requirements and Procedures Involved in Forming a Representative Office in China Appendix D: Memo: General Requirements and Procedures Involved in Incorporating a Joint Venture in China Appendix E: Checklist of Tax and Customs Issues to Consider in Drafting Intercompany Agreements