Expertise/Russia–China Practice
Service
The day-to-day legal matters of a Chinese company in Russia and in its dealings with Russian counterparties are handled on an ongoing basis, in two languages and through a single point of contact.
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Timing and fees are indicative and are confirmed when the engagement is agreed.
Retainer support is structured differently for a company with its own structure in Russia and for one without.
A Russian company with Chinese participation, or an accredited branch or representative office, receives support with contracts, participants' resolutions, matters relating to staff and the head of the company, dealings with banks and state authorities, as well as a compliance calendar. This format suits companies with regular operations that need solutions in the normal course of business.
A Chinese company working with Russian counterparties directly or through partners receives support with contracts and documents with partners, payments and product requirements, checks on Russian counterparties and a position in the event of disagreements. This format is also used in preparation for setting up a company or branch in Russia.
The outcome of the service is the work performed within the scope agreed with the client.
Acting for the Chinese company
Challenge
A Chinese and a Russian partner were setting up a joint venture, and they had different legal traditions, expectations regarding management and views on the allocation of control.
What was done
The Chinese company was advised on the ownership structure, the management and exit mechanics, and the alignment of the parties' interests under Chinese and Russian law. The venture was launched on the agreed terms.
Parent company due diligence
Challenge
A Russian buyer was acquiring a Russian company whose parent was a Chinese company. Closing the transaction required due diligence of the Chinese parent company and its connection with the asset being sold.
What was done
Legal due diligence of the Chinese parent company was carried out, covering the group's corporate structure, the chain of ownership of the Russian subsidiary and the legal risks at the intersection of Chinese and Russian law. The acquisition of the Russian company went ahead with a legal picture that was clear to the parties.
Legal due diligence
Challenge
Independent legal due diligence of a Chinese company was required, covering its corporate structure and legal status at the intersection of Chinese and international law.
What was done
An opinion was prepared on the corporate structure, the chain of ownership and the related legal risks. The client obtained a clear legal picture for its further decisions.
Contract review
Challenge
Contracts for the international sale of goods between China and Russia carry risks of divergence in the governing law, delivery terms and dispute resolution mechanisms. Such contracts were reviewed on behalf of the Chinese company.
What was done
The governing law, delivery terms (Incoterms), currency and tax aspects and the dispute resolution procedure were analysed. The risks were identified and eliminated before signing.
The company's day-to-day legal matters. Acquisitions of assets, setting up joint ventures, proceedings and major projects are handled as separate services, and their scope is fixed before work begins.
An hourly rate, a fixed fee or a combined model is used. The fee is determined by the time actually spent, the complexity of the matter and the overall timeframe of the project, and is agreed before work begins.
Describe your matter and the circumstances in which it arose. The consultation establishes the possible structure of the work and the scope of legal support required.
