Due diligence in China
Whether acquiring a share in a company, buying assets, establishing a joint venture or engaging in similar transactions in China the performance of legal due diligence is a "must" in nearly all cases. You might either need it in order to be able to decide for or against a future investment, or to find the right structure for your project or at least in order to ensure you adopt the right contractual wording to cover your interests. To conduct a due diligence in China requires in depth experience not only of Chinese laws and regulations but also of their administrative practices and procedures. Of course, having contacts with the relevant authorities facilitates your business activity in China. If the due diligence involves state-owned enterprises, one needs to adhere to additional rules and principles.
We have conducted a huge number of due diligences of different scope and depth in various industries. However, all of them were tailored to the client's needs and the specific transaction.
Our China Group in Shanghai carries out the due diligences on the spot. Reports and further structural advice can be provided by our China our European arm.