Panel Discussion and Q&A

Presentation Topic: The SASAC Qualification Benchmarks, Building Your In-House Team and Practicing in a Post-GFC World

Topic Description: As the sophistication of China’s legal system grows, SOEs, public and private companies and foreign MNCs in China will all see a number of significant developments in the coming years: increasing specialisation of in-house roles; growing size and responsibility of in-house departments; and the increasing need to find balance between managing risks and helping the company achieve its commercial.

Fellow Panelists:

Thomas Yih General Counsel Shanda Games Limited

Philip Gu General Counsel, China Danone

Yuwen Hong Legal Director China Eastern Airlines

Workshop Sessions

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Presentation Topic: Chinese Investment in Japan: Successful Pursuit of M&A Opportunities

Topic Description: We are seeing more and more Chinese investment in Japan, including acquisitions of Japanese publicly listed companies. While there are many opportunities for investment, the acquisition of a Japanese public company requires navigation of a number of complex regulations. Particular attention must be paid to regulations related to tender offers and third party allocations (issuances of shares to specific investors). Penalties for regulatory violations can be quite harsh. Knowledge of the regulatory environment is an important key to success in the Japanese M&A market.

Speakers:

Shigehiko Ishimoto Partner China & Asia Practice Team

Yuto Matsumura Partner Corporate M&A Practice Team

TransAsia Lawyers
Presentation Topic: Employment Disputes and Industrial Unrest: Topical and Sensitive Issues

Topic Description: Dr Wan will focus on the recent rise of labor disputes in China (including collective labor actions), crisis management and strategies that can be utilized by employers to reduce the risk of labor disputes. This workshop is a must for In-House Counsel and HR Directors to learn and understand the implications for and application of the new law to existing and future PRC employment contracts.

Speaker:

Dr. Isabelle I H Wan Senior Partner & Leader Employment Law Practice

Thomson Reuters
Presentation Topic: TBC
Topic Description: TBC

Stephen Yao CEO, China Thomson Reuters, Legal, China