International Trade/WTO (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Email address
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+852 2846 1888About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Our International Commercial & Trade lawyers advise clients on a comprehensive range of customs, tax and regulatory issues relating to sourcing, contract manufacturing, wholesale and retail distribution, franchising, direct sales, after-sales and reverse logistics operations in China. This includes tax and customs optimization planning, setting up foreign-invested enterprises (such as wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOEs) and Sino-foreign joint ventures), export controls, customs valuation, classification and dispute resolution, foreign exchange controls, supplier review and due diligence, and drafting and negotiating sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, technical service, import export agency, logistics, technology transfer and licensing agreements and other contractual documents.
Our core team of supply chain customs and tax practitioners based in Mainland China and Hong Kong are able to take full account of the local dynamics without losing sight of the global dimension.
Chambers Review
The international commercial and trade group at Baker McKenzie actively engages in customs valuations and product classification matters. The firm also advises on WTO rules and assists clients with trade disputes with the Chinese authorities. The team regularly represents clients on sanctions, export controls and cybersecurity issues as well as compliance and regulatory-related matters. Clients also benefit from the ability of the team to advise on supply chain regulations, including advising on the customs compliance risks in supply chain restructuring.
Co-heads of department Jason Wen and Frank Pan are key contacts at the practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie exhibits a high level of professionalism, delivering high-quality legal services. Their prompt response and efficient handling of matters demonstrate their commitment to client satisfaction. I am impressed with their expertise and dedication to their clients' needs."
"Baker's trade team has good expertise and a deep understanding of the customs practices in China. Their lawyers are capable of providing risk-based solutionswith high business acumen and good understanding of industry practices."
"Baker McKenzie exhibits a high level of professionalism, delivering high-quality legal services. Their prompt response and efficient handling of matters demonstrate their commitment to client satisfaction. I am impressed with their expertise and dedication to their clients' needs."
"Baker's trade team has good expertise and a deep understanding of the customs practices in China. Their lawyers are capable of providing risk-based solutionswith high business acumen and good understanding of industry practices."