Mergers & acquisitions in China
Competition is both global and local in China. For foreign investors this may mean merging existing establishments or acquiring competitors or their assets. In some cases it can also be an advantage to acquire an existing business rather than to start from scratch in China. In most such cases it is necessary to carefully screen the target and to assess economic and legal risks. However, detecting risks, eg, by carrying out legal due diligence, requires in-depth experience, whether it be in relation to the usual business practices in China and their typical consequences, or in relation to where to seek the right information. Having been involved in mergers and acquisitions for more than a decade, we can help you to decide whether your target is worth acquiring and to prepare contractual documentation, which is tailored to minimise your risk whilst still being capable of being negotiated in the Chinese environment.
China Desk Experience includes:
- First acquisition of a share participation in a domestic company in 1994
- First merger of foreign invested entities in 1998