On January 13, 2017, Sunac China Holdings Limited (HKEX: 1918) (Sunac China), one of the leading residential property developers in China, entered into definitive agreements with Leshi Internet Information and Technology Corp., Beijing (Le.com) (SZ: 300104) and certain affiliates for the acquisition of equity interests in Le..com and two subsidiaries, Leshi Zhixin, and Leshi Pictures. More
Recently, members of the market-leading Jincheng Tongda & Neal (JT&N) Insurance Practice were selected to receive noteworthy recognition in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2017 Guide, the highly regarded legal profession ranking report. More
On December 7, 2016, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) and the Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) jointly released for public review a draft revision to China’s Foreign Investment Industries Catalogue (the “Catalogue”), with a public comment period that will close on January 6, 2017. Most recently revised in March, 2015, the Catalogue serves as an important instrument used by China to manage foreign direct investment (“FDI”), categorizing industries on the basis of whether FDI is “encouraged,” “restricted,” or outright “prohibited,” and specifies equity ownership and other investment limitations. More
On October 20, 2016, Asian Legal Business (ALB) published the 2016 list of “China Top Female Lawyers,” selecting Jincheng Tongda & Neal (JT&N) Senior Partner, Guohua (Annie) Wu, among the recipients of this highly coveted award. In its announcement, ALB remarked that “whether they chose their professional goals in youth, or followed their hearts to enter the practice of law later in life, the recipients of this year’s award all embrace a consistent philosophy of practice, and provide high quality and comprehensive services to their clients in a melodious, patient and precise manner.” More
Recently, Asialaw published the 2017 Edition of Asialaw Profiles, recognizing Jincheng Tongda & Neal (JT&N) as one of the leading full-service law firms in China. Several JT&N practices were singled-out for excellence. More