Features & Analyses

The Lawyer's Law is expected to make a major contribution to strengthening the independence of China's legal profession, and help enhance the quality and diversity of legal services available in China.

The article explores available options to extend the full protection under the 'new generation' of bilateral investment treaties to otherwise unprotected investors.

Parties to foreign-related contracts have been free to choose which country's law govern their contracts - except where PRC law is mandatory. The new Provisions provide better guidance on deciding the governing law of the contract.

Recent legislation has filled the gaps in the PRC's qualified domestic institutional investor (QDII) regulations. Changes affect China's balance of payments and international relations.

The inaugural 2007 China Law & Practice awards are being given to recognize excellence in China's legal services field. China Law & Practice provides a definitive list of the top law firms serving the China market.

Recently, there has been discussion of a possible law on personal information protection in China. What would it mean for companies doing business in China?

The article explores available options to extend the full protection under the 'new generation' of bilateral investment treaties to otherwise unprotected investors.

Parties to foreign-related contracts have been free to choose which country's law govern their contracts - except where PRC law is mandatory. The new Provisions provide better guidance on deciding the governing law of the contract.

Recently, there has been discussion of a possible law on personal information protection in China. What would it mean for companies doing business in China?