In China, You Play By Another Set Of Rules

When you are doing business in China, the rules, timing, manner and substance of your transaction are unique

By Ashley Wald

As the entire world observed in August at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China has emerged with unparalleled force onto the world stage. Most businesses are aware of the lure of the Chinese market, and stories abound of unbridled opportunities and potential for financial gain. But with all great opportunities come significant risks. My experience practicing at an international law firm in Beijing, China, taught me first-hand that not every business can, or should, go to China. This experience also helped me gain some insight as to what any attorney advising a client about doing business in China should keep in mind.

Read the entire article in The Complete Lawyer, here.

When you are doing business in China, the rules, timing, manner and substance of your transaction are unique

By Ashley Wald

As the entire world observed in August at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China has emerged with unparalleled force onto the world stage. Most businesses are aware of the lure of the Chinese market, and stories abound of unbridled opportunities and potential for financial gain. But with all great opportunities come significant risks. My experience practicing at an international law firm in Beijing, China, taught me first-hand that not every business can, or should, go to China. This experience also helped me gain some insight as to what any attorney advising a client about doing business in China should keep in mind.

Read the entire article in The Complete Lawyer, here.