Best Practices for Mergers & Acquisitions in China: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Changing Laws and Trends, Navigating the Review and Approval Process, and Identifying the Key Steps in a Successful M&A Transaction (Inside the Minds) »

Best Practices for Mergers & Acquisitions in China is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing and advising companies involved in mergers and acquisitions transactions in China. Featuring partners from some of China's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the changing landscape of M&A law in China as they discuss the key features of the new mergers and acquisitions provisions, and explain the factors driving change. From signing the letter of intent and conducting due diligence to overcoming challenges and closing the deal, these authors reveal key strategies for completing a successful transaction. These top lawyers reveal their advice on complying with environmental regulations, obtaining government approval, and choosing an investment structure. Additionally, these leaders identify the key differences between completing an M&A transaction in China versus the United States. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. 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 theirexperience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Gianluca D'Agnolo, Partner, Chiomenti Law Firm—"Changing Laws and Trends for Foreign Investors in the Chinese M&A Market"
2. Clifford Ng, Partner, K&L Gates LLP—"Succeeding in M&A in China"
3. Simon Luk & Susan Finder, Partner & Special Counsel, Heller Ehrman LLP—"An Update on Chinese Mergers and Acquisitions"
4. Janet Jie Tang, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP—"What You Must Know Before Doing Mergers and Acquisitions in Mainland China"
5. L. William Zheng, Special Counsel, Sheppard Mullin Richter Hampton LLP—"Assisting Clients in Joint Ventures"
6. Michael M. Hickman, Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP—"M&A in China: Communication Without Borders"
7. Husayn A. Anwar, Ph.D., Managing Director (China), ASIASPHERE LLC—"Environmental Aspects of M&A Strategies for China: A Project Permitting Processes for JVs and WFOEs"
8. David Patrick Eich, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP—"Private Equity M&A in China"
9. Manuel E. Maisog, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP—"Mergers and Acquisitions in China: Some Legal and Policy Perspectives for Business Strategists"
10. Roger C. Peng, Partner, Hogan & Hartson LLP—"Foreign-Invested M&A in China: Certain Regulatory Issues"
11. David Blumental, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP—"Structuring and Negotiating M&A Transactions in China"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Summary Depiction of the State Organization of the People's Republic of China
Appendix B: Checklist of Items for Application Package (Equity Acquisition)
Appendix C: Checklist of Items forApplication Package (Asset Acquisition)
Appendix D: Basic Optimal Structure
Appendix E: SAFE Registration Form
Appendix F: Checklist for SAFE Registration
Appendix G: 2007 Foreign Investment Catalogue
Appendix H: China Revises Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries
Appendix I: China to Levy Windfall Charge on Oil Production Enterprises
Appendix J: China Waves Tariff on Existing Contracts for Exports of Offshore Crude Oil