Mergers and Acquisitions

SAMR details the specifics on review of concentrations of business operators

Scrutiny of Chinese investment in the U.S. is unlikely to ease anytime soon, but a Biden administration is expected to adopt a less abrasive approach than that of his predecessor

U.S.-China investment flows fell to record lows during the Trump administration, but a Biden administration is unlikely to deviate from its predecessor's policy goals

The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic

The EU foreign investment review regime is undergoing seminal reforms with Chinese investment in the crosshairs

Foreign investment screening is tightening across Europe driven by concerns over Chinese investment and the pandemic

China restricts AI exports, TikTok sale in jeopardy; Mengniu's Australian purchase falls through with no government approval forthcoming; JPMorgan buys out mutual fund JV partner for $1 billion

Recent reforms to the U.S. foreign investment review body's powers have contributed to a sharp drop in outbound Chinese investment to the U.S.

Scott Yu, Frank Jiang, Rachel Li, Emily Xu and Derek Liu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss a recent joint venture between Yum China and Mininglamp that the firm advised on involving a variable interest entity (VIE) structure that received unconditional clearance from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which is the first case of its kind in China. They also highlight key issues arising in a merger filing involving a VIE structure and offer some key practical guidance for VIE structured companies