This complimentary program is geared toward U.S. companies expanding or starting business in China as well as U.S. private equity funds looking to expand their investment portfolios by acquiring equity interests in Chinese companies.
During this interactive session, panelists will discuss the common pitfalls of and practical strategies for doing business in China, including:
- Current trends impacting U.S. companies investing and doing business in China
- Special issues involved in acquiring equity interests in Chinese companies
- China’s foreign exchange control regulations and what they mean to U.S. companies in China
- Considerations on capital structure and available financing options for investments in China
- Managing employer-employee relationships in China
- Challenges of and opportunities arising from the current economic situations in the United States and China
Featured Speakers:
- H. Timothy Lopez, A.O. Smith, Associate General Counsel
- Kok-Chi Tsim, JPMorgan Chase, Managing Director and Senior Relationship Executive
- Z. Julie Lee, Foley International Business Transactions Partner
- Barry L. Grossman (Moderator), Foley Intellectual Property Of Counsel
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