By Armstrong Chen and Shen Di King & Wood Mallesons’ Dispute Resolution group

chen_armstrongThe National Security Law, effective as of July 1, 2015, states that “(the State shall) enhance network and information security protection capabilities, strengthen innovative research, development and application of network and information technology, achieve safe and controllable network and core information technology,

By King & Wood Mallesons

20 December 2016, King & Wood Mallesons partner Ms. He Wei was selected as one of the 2016 Asian Legal Business (ALB) China Top 15 IP Lawyers for her outstanding practice capability and extensive client recognition. The award recipients are selected on the basis of their career highlights, recent achievements, client wins, client recommendations, apart from market feedback. The rankings showcase 15 outstanding intellectual property lawyers in the country who demonstrate excellent skills in the practice of their craft.
Continue Reading King & Wood Mallesons partner He Wei selected as one of the 2016 ALB China Top 15 IP Lawyers

By King & Wood Mallesons

On 9 December 2016, advised by King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), China Financial Co., Ltd. (CSC Financial, stock code: 6066) had its H shares listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. CSC Financial issued a total of 1,130,293,500 H shares globally at HK$6.81 per share (including 53,823,500 shares from selling shareholders), and raised a total of approximately HK$7.697 billion, (after deducting the net proceeds from sales by the selling shareholders and the underwriting commissions and other estimated expenses in connection with the offering) including a net amount of HK$7.097 billion (before exercise of over-allotment option).
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By Paul Starr King & Wood Mallesons’ Hong Kong office

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China’s Belt and Road initiative brings new investment opportunities but also an increased need for careful risk management. Prior to entering into any investments, it is important for contracting parties to consider their dispute resolution options and to ensure these are properly reflected in