Mergers and Acquistitions in China

Mergers and acquisitions continue to be the most important topic for Western businesses in the People's Republic of China. This title offers up-to-date analysis of key issues and pitfalls facing foreign businesses in M&A transactions. The authors, widely recognized for their knowledge of Chinese law and procedure, explain the actions you need to take and their possible outcomes, so your clients avoid legal and business difficulties. Provides a concise survey of China's economic development and the origin and current state of M&A activity Sets out a thorough procedure for considering the target business' assets, strengths, weaknesses and other key considerations Includes chapters offering detailed consideration of acquisition via joint venture, interests in an existing foreign-invested enterprise, shares in a listed company and merger and shareholder agreements amongst others Discusses antitrust, tax and labour laws that affect M&A dealings Incorporates practical M&A examples and case studies to illustrate legal principles Contains extensive citations to relevant Chinese laws, an appendix of relevant source materials and a chart that provides Chinese language titles of cited laws and rules for more advanced research Contents: The Early Development of China's Economy and the Origin of M&A Activity The Current State of M&A Activity in China Examining the Target Joint Venture Method to Acquire a China Business Acquiring an Interest in an Existing Foreign Invested Enterprise Acquiring an Interest in a Limited Liability Company Acquisition of Shares in Listed Companies Mergers Reorganisation of State Owned Enterprises by Foreign Investors Shareholder Agreements in Acquisitions Acquisitions of Interests in Certain Regulated Chinese Enterprises Antitrust Law Issues The Taxation of Mergers and Acquisitions Labour Law Effects on Mergers and Acquisitions Bribery and the Foreign Corrupt Practices