Doing Business in China 2009

Overview

Why You Should Attend

As the financial landscape around the world and in China changes at a dramatic pace, it is crucial for lawyers and related business professionals in this area to stay on top of the developments.  This program brings together domestic and international experts who will provide guidance on the latest issues including private equity, M&A, foreign direct investment, and the burgeoning Antimonopoly law. Moreover, these experts will share their experiences in navigating the legal and business landscape in the People’s Republic of China.

What You Will Learn

• Private Equity and M&A Developments - including Real Estate
• Antimonopoly Law - New Guidance from Regulatory Agencies
• Cross-Border Bankruptcy Issues
• Complying with International Anti-Bribery Laws in China
• IP Licensing and Outsourcing Issues

Who Should Attend

In-house counsel of multinational corporations, outside counsel, and related business professionals whose practices and businesses involve dealings with China.

Special Features

Live Webcast - Simultaneous live webcast of the New York session is available for individual viewing. Webcast participants will receive streaming audio and/or video of the program, view and print the Course Handbook, and have the ability to submit questions electronically.

For more information click on the Live Webcast link in the Related Items box.

Special Bonus to all Registrants

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of PLI's comprehensive Course Handbook. This softcover, bound volume was written to augment the program and to stand alone as a permanent reference. PLI's Course Handbooks represent the definitive thinking of the nation's finest legal minds, and are often the standard reference in the field.

Please Note: Webcast attendees will receive a downloadable version of the Handbook one business day prior to the program.

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount.  For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.

Schedule

Please plan to arrive with enough time to register before the conference begins.  A networking breakfast will be available upon your arrival.

Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

9:00 Introduction

John Du, Michael V. Gisser, Dr. Xiaolin Zhou

9:15 Private Equity and M&A Investment Developments

• Recent developments on foreign investment in real estate
• How to structure the acquisition
• Dealing with regulatory hurdles:  interplay of MOFCOM, SAFE, CSRC, SASAC and SAIC
• Issues relating to state-owned assets
• Acquisition of listed companies
• Exit strategies

Jeffrey A. Blount, Peter Guang Chen, Qi (Adam) Li

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 The PRC Antimonopoly Law

• Scope and applicability
• Chinese characteristics
• Impact on M&A and distribution
• Enforcement mechanisms
• Practical consequences

David L. Meyer, Neal R. Stoll 

12:45 Lunch Presentation: Update on China Inbound and Outbound Investment

Michael V. Gisser, Xiaohu Ma

Afternoon Session:  2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

• Automatic stay
• Protection of creditors
• Administration of bankruptcy estate
• The role of the bankruptcy court
• Special issues relating to bankruptcy proceedings involving FIEs
• Restructuring

Van. C. Durrer II, Yabo Lin

3:00 IP Licensing and  Outsourcing Issues

• Registration issues
• Ethics

Elizabeth Chien-Hale, Harry Rubin

4:00 Networking Break

4:15 Complying with FCPA and  Anti-Bribery Laws in China

• How to comply with FCPA in the Chinese context
• Application and enforcement of Chinese anti-bribery laws – similarities and differences
• Specific industries
   - Pharmaceutical and medical devices
  - Telecommunications
  - Infrastructure 
  - Government procurement and bidding process

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