20161116 rp firm introduction (mr)-2
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We Provide Services Throughout Mainland China
Shanghai
REACH
Shanghai Office
17/F, Tower A, Central Towers
No. 555 Langao Road,
Shanghai, 200063 China
Tel (+86) 21 6173 8270
Beijing Office
9/F, Building 2, Kunsha Center
No. 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang
Beijing, 100027 China
Tel (+86) 10 64166311
Beijing
• Foreign founder & Managing Director Maarten Roos (NL)
• Established as a PRC Law firm
• Joint European & Chinese management
• Our Chinese lawyers are admitted to the Chinese bar
• As an equity firm, 40 professionals are all part of one team
• We can deal with complex challenges in-house, without having to
rely on local partner firms
UNIQUE COMPANY STRUCTURE
Fast, direct communication & cost-efficient services
A Foreign-Managed PRC Law Firm
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OUR PARTNERS
• Maarten Roos – Mr. Roos concentrates on foreign
investment projects and general corporate matters, commercial transactions, intellectual property rights protection and dispute resolution, across a broad range of industries. He has been in China since 1999, and has been recognized
among Asialaw’s Leading Lawyers since 2008. He authored “Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide” (Kluwer Law, 2010), and is an arbitrator to the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.
• Robin Tabbers – Mr. Tabbers has a background in
international business law and has worked for some of the leading law firms in the Netherlands, including Baker & McKenzie. He has been in China since 2010 and is one of the firm’s primary contacts for foreign companies, forming a solid
bridge between our clients and our Chinese lawyers.
OUR PARTNERS
• Chen Yun – Ms. Chen advises and represents foreign
and foreign-invested companies on foreign direct investment, international trade, general corporate matters, employment law, and dispute resolution. Yun has developed a particular focus on retail work, having assisted clients in the fashion industry to build a
network of branches throughout China.
• Kathleen Cao – Ms. Cao advises on investment
structures and exit strategies, international trade, tax compliance and customs matters, and represents businesses in negotiations with counterparts and governments departments. Kathleen also assists clients on the development
of compliance programs, and is the firm’s main Chinese contact for M&A work.
KEY STRENGTHS
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International Focus
Western Management Style
Direct + Efficient Communication
Awareness of Legal Challenges and Cultural Differences
Local Intelligence
Licensed Lawyers
Strong Government Relations
Market Knowledge
OUR APPROACH
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Tailor-Made Solutions for Your Business
e value our relationship
with you, and are fullycommitted to supporting you in
protecting your interests and
developing your business in
China.
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Our Service Promise:
We listen to you, want to know your
business and your people, and want to
understand your goals and challenges
We aim to build and maintain a long-term relationship with you.
We recognize your demand for top-notch legal advice and representation, as well as
for service excellence
We form your bridge to the Chinese legal
and business environments, and will lead you to successful solutions to your
challenges in China.
PRACTICE AREAS
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Corporate & M&A
FDI & Registration
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property (IP)
Commercial & Trade
Compliance Employment Tax, Forex & Customs
Private Client Services
OUR SERVICES
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Corporate & Investment
MBA
Due Diligence &InvestigationsNegotiation &ComplianceStructure InternationalTransactions
Company Establishment/ Liquidation
Corporate Governance
Identify OptimalStructureStrategic AdviceSet-up ProcessExit Strategies
Appointment of KeyPositionsManagement ControlDraft Articles ofAssociation, BoardResolutions
OUR SERVICES
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Commercial Transactions
Trading / Import & Export
Contracts Compliant with LawEnglish and Chinese VersionsEnforceability in China
Negotiation Contract Management
Representation inCompany MeetingsAssistance to ReachOptimal Deals
ImplementationQuality Control RoutinesNon-PerformanceStrategies
OUR SERVICES
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Intellectual Property
IP Strategy
Identify Relevant IPProtection StrategySmart ChineseTrademark Translation
Registration, Transfer &Licensing
Enforcement
Research andRegistrationCustoms ProtectionTransfer & LicensingAgreements
Evidence CollectionDemand LettersAdministrativeEnforcement & RaidsLitigation
OUR SERVICES
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Employment
Employment Contracts
Legal ComplianceAnti CompetitionConfidentialityContract Breach andTermination Clauses
Employment Handbook Termination of SeniorManagers
Corporate PolicyAgreementDetailed Rules forTerminationProtection in LaborDisputes
Advice on TerminationStrategiesSecure ConfidentialInformation / Assets toMinimize Risks ofBlackmailing andOperational Breakdown
OUR SERVICES
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Dispute Resolution
Litigation & Arbitration
Representation incourts and arbitrationtribunalsTermination SettlementsProtection of Interest in Labor Arbitration
Compliance & InternalCorruption
Contractual Settlements
Tax / Customs DutiesEvasionUnfair Competition &BriberyAssistance & Protection in Internal or GovernmentInvestigations
Outstanding PaymentsDelivery of Defective or Sub-Standard Quality GoodsManagement Buy-Out
OUR CLIENTS
R&P provides a full range of services to various leading foreign and foreign-invested companies with commercial interests in China. Most of our clients are from Western Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia, engaged in manufacturing, wholesale, trading, services, and retail across a broad range of industries including machinery, IT, fashion, F&B, design, agriculture, furniture, chemicals, software, etc.
If you require references from our clients, for example from your industry, or from referral partners such as law firms, consultancies, and foreign government institutions with whom we frequently cooperate, please let us know.