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Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements involving Chinese companies, suppliers and business partners.
From manufacturing and purchasing agreements to distribution, services and licensing arrangements, I help international clients identify contractual risks, clarify obligations and make informed decisions before committing to a transaction.
Request a Contract ReviewNot sure whether your situation fits? Send a short outline through the enquiry form below. I will confirm whether I can help and what the next step would be.
Request a Contract ReviewYou can, but review it first. Supplier drafts usually favor the supplier on payment, inspection, liability and dispute resolution. At a minimum, verify that the contracting party is the supplier's real registered Chinese entity, and check the payment, quality and exit clauses before signing or paying.
An English-language contract can be valid if both parties agree to it. In practice, if a dispute reaches a Chinese court or arbitral tribunal, a Chinese translation will be required, and translation disputes can change outcomes. A bilingual contract with a clause stating which version prevails is the safer structure for significant transactions.
If the contract states which language prevails, that clause normally governs. Without one, the tribunal interprets the contract as a whole, which creates uncertainty neither side wants. Version conflicts are best removed during drafting, not argued about later.
Use written NNN undertakings (non-disclosure, non-use and non-circumvention) that are enforceable in China, restrict what you share and with whom, and register trademarks and patents in China early. China is a first-to-file jurisdiction, and registration is often the strongest protection.
It depends on where the counterparty's assets are and where you would need to enforce. Arbitration awards are generally enforceable across borders under the New York Convention, while court judgments can be harder to enforce internationally. The seat, institution and language should be chosen deliberately, not copied from a template.
Yes — that is usually the best time. Once a deposit is paid, your leverage drops and recovery becomes a dispute rather than a negotiation. Send the draft and a short description of the deal for an initial scope check.
Yes, within the agreed scope. Drafting, revising and comparing Chinese and English versions are core parts of this service. The scope, timeline and fee arrangement are confirmed before drafting begins.
Generally yes, through Chinese courts or arbitration, as the contract provides. Practical success depends on the contract terms, the quality of the evidence, and whether the counterparty has assets that can be reached. An early assessment of the counterparty and the dispute clause is worthwhile.
Send a brief description of the transaction, the parties involved, and the stage of negotiation. After checking the scope of the matter, I can explain what a contract review or drafting engagement would involve.
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The information on this page is general information about legal services and legal issues in mainland China. It is not legal advice for any specific situation and does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Services are provided only after a conflict check and a written engagement.