Mergers and Acquisitions in China; Law and Practice

China’s rise as the most important global M&A market and the almost dramatic increase of Chinese outbound M&A activities signals a sea change of opportunities and pitfalls. As witnessed by the landmark deal between Lenovo and computer giant IBM in 2005, M&A transactions are expected to gather pace as China prepares itself to become an economic superpower. While the central government has somewhat revamped opaque regulations, Mergers & Acquisitions in China: Law and Practice lends much needed clarity by providing a structured introduction to the legal aspects of China’s M&A regime. Author Lutz-Christian Wolff of the Chinese University of Hong Kong discusses various aspects of M&A in their practical context, particularly drawing out hidden intricacies and how to deal with them from the viewpoint of foreign investors. The first comprehensive book on this topic Mergers & Acquisitions in China: Law and Practice tackles head-on topics such as due diligence, structuring options, M&A activity by diverse players in various targets, as well as anti-trust, tax and labour issues. Includes comprehensive references and bilingual versions of the most important M&A-related laws and regulations that will turn savvy foreign investors into more astute dealmakers. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Due diligence. Chapter 3. The law governing M&A transactions and government control. Chapter 4. Structuring options – an overview. Chapter 5. Acquisition of FIE equity interest. Chapter 6. Foreign investors acquiring equity interest in non-FIE Chinese companies. Chapter 7. Asset deals conducted by foreign investors. Chapter 8. Acquisitions of listed companies by foreign investors. Chapter 9. Acquisition of Chinese financial institutions by foreign investors. Chapter 10. Onshore acquisitions. Chapter 11. Mergers. Chapter 12. Special rules regarding M&A projects in the state-owned sector. Chapter 13. Offshore transactions. Chapter 14. Labour issues. Chapter 15. Anti-trust law. Chapter 16. Tax. List of quoted laws and references. Legislation. Finding aids.