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Practical legal knowledge for companies navigating international and Sino-German business. Our articles address real challenges — from regulatory changes to cross-border contract issues — in plain language.
Joint ventures between German and Chinese companies offer real strategic advantages — access to new markets, shared technology, and complementary expertise. But they also carry significant legal risks that are specific to the cross-border context. Governance structures that work in a purely domestic context can fail when applied across different legal systems and business cultures. Minority shareholder protections that seem robust under German law may not translate meaningfully into the Chinese context — and vice versa.
In this article, we examine the most common legal pitfalls in Sino-German joint ventures and offer practical guidance on how to structure these partnerships for long-term success.
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Germany's corporate law has undergone significant reforms in recent years, with changes affecting company formation, governance requirements, and shareholder rights. For Chinese and other foreign investors acquiring or establishing German companies, understanding these changes is essential. We break down the key developments and what they mean in practice.
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When drafting international commercial contracts, the choice of dispute resolution mechanism is one of the most consequential decisions you will make. Court proceedings in a foreign country can be slow, expensive, and unpredictable. International arbitration offers an enforceable, confidential, and procedurally flexible alternative — but it too has its trade-offs. Here is what you need to consider.
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The EU's evolving framework for screening foreign direct investment has material implications for Chinese companies seeking to acquire German businesses. Germany's own foreign investment review process — administered by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs — has become significantly more active. We explain the current state of the rules and what Chinese investors should plan for.
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