International legal support: China

Given the rapid growth of trade turnover between Russia and China, business success directly depends on the quality of legal support. CLS has been a reliable legal partner for companies operating at the crossroads of two legal systems for over 15 years.

Our expertise

CLS specializes in providing support for Chinese investors in Russia and for Russian companies entering the Chinese market. The goal of CLS associates is to make cross-border business transparent, understandable and predictable for both parties. We help Chinese companies adapt to Russian laws and help Russian exporters feel confident in the jurisdiction of the PRC.

Advantages of working with CLS

Full support cycle:
from choosing the legal form and ensuring presence in the relevant jurisdiction to representation in courts and arbitration. We support projects at all stages of implementation.
Strong partner base in China:
through existing formal agreements with various Chinese law firms, we provide seamless legal support wherever the client or their assets are located, while fully understanding the business ethics of both countries.
Effective interaction with government agencies:
our extensive experience in working with government agencies and established relationships allow us to conduct direct dialogue and resolve issues faster and more efficiently than highly specialized consultants.
Active participation in the expert community:
CLS associates are regular participants at specialized events, which allows them to become a cross-functional partner for business and to keep abreast of the latest changes.

Expertise

For Chinese investors in Russia

Arranging a business presence in Russia, foreign economic contracts, tax planning, assistance with asset structuring, migration law, support during inspections, intellectual property protection, etc.

Organization of a business presence in Russia, choice of investment region, legal structuring of business; registration and liquidation of business structures;
Selection of the investment region, including taking into account the existing special economic zones in Russia;
Taxation in the Russian Federation and optimization of the tax burden;
Support for transactions and development of investment mechanisms, legal support with issues arising while gaining profit from current activities;
Comprehensive protection of intellectual property in Russia: from registration of trademarks and patents to judicial protection and structuring of intellectual property transactions of any complexity;
Support for foreign trade in the Russian Federation, advising on customs regulation issues;
Drafting of contracts, agreements, etc.; legal vetting of Russian contracting parties;
Assistance with resolving judicial, arbitration, administrative and other disputes, including international commercial arbitration;
Support for creditors in a bankruptcy process of Russian companies;
Consultations on industry regulation in Russia;
Issues of labor and migration law in the Russian Federation;
Legal support of participation in public procurement;
Assistance with protecting Chinese investors from sanctions risks on international markets.

For Russian companies in China

Organization of business presence in China and Hong Kong, foreign trade contracts, tax planning, assistance with asset structuring, intellectual property protection, etc.

Organization of business presence in China and Hong Kong, legal structuring of business; registration and liquidation of business structures;
Analysis of advantages of China's free economic zones (FEZs) and support for business registration in FEZs;
Taxation and tax planning;
Support for transactions and development of investment mechanisms, legal support with issues tied to gaining profit from current activities;
International payments involving China, opening bank accounts for residents and non-residents of China;
Providing comprehensive protection of intellectual property in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan: from registration of trademarks and patents to judicial protection and structuring of intellectual property transactions of any complexity;
Legal support for export operations, interaction with government agencies on obtaining export licenses;
Drafting contracts, agreements, etc.; legal review of Chinese contracting parties;
Assistance with resolving judicial, arbitration, administrative and other disputes, including international commercial arbitration in China and Hong Kong;
Support for creditors in a bankruptcy process of Chinese and Hong Kong enterprises;
Consulting on industry regulation issues in China;
Issues of labor law and migration law in the PRC;
Assistance with protecting Russian investors from sanctions risks on international markets.