China and Hong Kong

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Atsumi & Sakai has a significant Chinese Practice Team composed of experienced Chinese lawyers, and Japanese and foreign lawyers with experience working on China-related matters and for Chinese clients.

Our ability to provide in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and business regimes in China has been a great benefit to our clients doing business in China, while our Chinese lawyers’ experience in Japan has helped our Chinese clients in their dealings in Japan.

Our relevant expertise includes:

Experienced lawyers qualified in the PRC and Taiwan
In-depth knowledge and local practice experience with China’s regulatory systems and the nuances of doing business in China
Lawyers fluent in written and spoken Chinese, English, and Japanese
Foreign consultant previously with a global law firm in Hong Kong
Close personal links with leading firms across Greater China

Sample Material Transactions

Advised several Chinese companies acquiring solar power projects in Japan, establishing Japanese subsidiaries and joint ventures, and financing the projects
Advised a leading Chinese online game developer on establishing a Japanese subsidiary, VC investment in two Japanese start-ups, acquiring IP from, and collaborating with, Japanese IP holders, advising on the registration of telecommunications businesses and services, the regulation of virtual currency issues, protection of personal data, cybersecurity, and IP infringement
Advised a US REIT on a multi-billion dollar investment fund to acquire properties in the PRC
Advised a leading Hong Kong real estate investor on the acquisition of a landmark hotel in Japan
Advised a major Chinese textiles firm on both Japanese and Chinese law in relation to its acquisition of a controlling stake in a Japanese apparel company by a third-party allocation of new shares
Advised a Japanese waste recycling company on its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Represented a Japanese biotech company on a co-development agreement and license agreement with a Taiwanese pharmaceutical company in connection with the development of medicines
Advised a Japanese company on its IPO on the GreTai Securities Market in Taiwan
Advised a leading Chinese global technologies conglomerate on telecoms regulations in Japan
Advised a leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer on its entry into the Japanese market, including comprehensive advice on all related compliance issues, such as sales of smartphones in Japan, recycling, import registration, SIM card lock restrictions, cross-border transfer of personal data, and privacy policies
Advised a Chinese handset component vendor on the acquisition of a Japanese competitor from a leading Japanese venture capital firm
Advised a leading Japanese trading company on the acquisition of an American health food manufacturer with subsidiaries in China and the UK, including due diligence and antitrust filings
Advised Chinese and Hong Kong companies, including a leading Chinese global internet company, on data protection and data breach issues in Japan
Advised a Shanghai-exchange listed company acquiring sensor business in Japan, China, and Hong Kong from a Japanese company, including due diligence investigation, attending negotiations, drafting related agreements, etc.
Advised several Chinese companies acquiring solar power stations in Japan, establishing Japanese subsidiaries and joint ventures, financing of power station projects