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Dezan Shira & Associates Founder and Chairman Chris Devonshire-Ellis recently spoke to legal intelligence firm Law360 on concerns surrounding adjudication of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Foreign investors have long been cautious on international dispute resolution in China due to claims of corruption, partiality, a lack of efficiency and governmental bias. But the BRI […]

On June 29, our Beijing-based International Business Advisory Manager, Kyle Freeman, participated in TechCode’s Path to China program, an initiative organizing projects across countries with strategic partners. Kyle advised TechCode’s Silicon Valley delegation on essential considerations for entry into the Chinese market. Key Considerations for Market Entry into China During the presentation, Kyle outlined legal and tax structures which […]

Dezan Shira & Associates has been appointed by the Bureau of Commerce of Foshan City, as the investment agent of Foshan Business Bureau. Under this designation, not only does the active role of Dezan Shira & Associates in Foshan and the South China region strengthen, but Dezan Shira is able to encourage new foreign investment […]

On July 5, Valeria Manunza, Dezan Shira & Associates’ International Business Advisory Assistant Manager at Guangzhou Office, had the pleasure to lecture on the topic “IP & Technology Transfer in the PRC”, during a webinar organized by the European Union SME Centre. In this webinar, Valeria broke down the most common issues SMEs face regarding technology […]

On June 27-28, Dezan Shira & Associates Guangzhou and Shenzhen teams presented on the topic of “Relocation: Site Selection, Legal, HR and Tax Considerations” at two seminars hosted by the German Chamber of Commerce – South China. Increasing operation expenses, tighter regulations, fierce competition or simply new opportunities, are some of the reasons companies decide to […]

On June 20 and June 21, Dezan Shira & Associates had the pleasure to invite its dearest clients and partners to an exclusive seminar at both Guangzhou and Shenzhen offices in South China. Daisy Huang and Amber Liu, senior managers of Dezan Shira & Associates’ Corporate Accounting Services teams in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, respectively, welcomed […]

On June 13, Cherry Wu, Human Resources Manager at Dezan Shira & Associates in South China, discussed the most common labor issues foreign companies may experience when operating in China and how to avoid them. The seminar was hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong. HR Management Structure, Risks and Compliance Changes to labour […]

On June 28, Giovanni Lovisetti, Senior Associate on Dezan Shira & Associates’ International Business Advisory team and responsible for the firm’s Italian Desk, spoke on the Belt and Road Initiative at a workshop in Milan alongside keynote speakers including the Vice President of the European Chamber of Commerce in China and the Chief Representative of […]

On June 28th, Dezan Shira & Associates’ Regional Manager,  Vivian Mao, together with International Business Advisory Manager, Kristine Horbach, and Audit Manager, Ivy Gu, attended the Entrepreneur Fair hosted by Amcham Shanghai. During the Fair, Vivian presented on the most frequently asked HR questions raised by foreign entrepreneurs in China. Following the presentation, Vivian joined Kristine and […]

On June 14, Senior Associate on Dezan Shira & Associates’ International Business Advisory team, Ines Liu, discussed the rules and regulations behind employing and managing a global workforce in China at a seminar hosted by the German Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. Overcoming HR and Legal Concerns For foreign investors entering the Chinese market, or even […]