Oct 28, 2018 | News
Juan delivered a talk hosted by Legal Mavens S.L. at their office in Madrid, Spain. The event was also supported by Tech Spain Advocates and BLITA International. The event was attended by a select group of local high tech entrepreneurs, investors and service...
Aug 26, 2018 | Publications, Publications, Case Studies, Case Studies, Case Studies, Case Studies, Case Studies, Publications, Publications, Publications
The Challenge The Royal Government of Bhutan’s (“RGOB”) National Biodiversity Center (“NBC”) under the Ministry of Agriculture (“MOA”) made a “first call” to request help to build a world-class environmental legal infrastructure for Bhutan which would (i) deliver a...
Aug 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Challenge An international telecommunications group made a “first call” to help develop a strategy to bid for both a national cellular operating license and a regional cellular license when the Taiwan telecommunications market opened to international...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge The bankruptcy trustee and counsel representing major creditors (US hedge funds) needed to preserve their claims in excess of US$100 million against a party in Taiwan seeking bankruptcy protection. Our Approach We were appointed by the Delaware...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A senior employee of an multinational corporation outsourced work to a third party company controlled by her related party. This senior employee was terminated by immediate notice without compensation. The former employee initiated a local labor...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A US electronics supply chain conglomerate planned to shut down one of its factories in south China and needed assistance to coordinate and implement the lay-off of 1,000 factory workers. Our Approach Following the first call, we...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A foreign executive of a newly public company made a “first call” to Pamir seeking assistance to implement responsible corporate governance disclosure of falsified financial information to independent board members, audit committee and auditors...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge An Asian-based fast-food conglomerate established a joint venture in Taiwan and China with a local joint venture partner. The corporate business and operational cultures and differed drastically. The parties were on the brink of litigation which...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A large European Multinational Corporation (“MNC”) needed to acquire a Taiwan target to serve its European customers. Our Approach We helped the client evaluate a number of potential acquisition targets. Working closely...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A US-based industrial equipment manufacturer wished to increase its Asian manufacturing and sales capacity. The Taiwan target had world-class technology and manufacturing systems but was not sophisticated in completing and executing cross-border...
Aug 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Challenge A global fire protection sprinkler manufacturer conducted extensive negotiations and due diligence on a target with China and Taiwan operations. Our Approach Our team discovered critical data on non-GAAP record keeping and...
Aug 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Challenge An American consumer products company identified an anonymous group of counterfeiters who were infringing on their trademarks and illegally selling counterfeit products into their home market. Our Approach The “first call” led to a...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge The China-based agent/distributor of a US based food flavor and fragrance company registered the client’s trademark and transliterations of their English trademarks in Chinese in contravention of the original agency agreement and local law....
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A Japanese video game company suffered global counterfeiting problems across its supply chain, from chipset production through retail channels, mostly centered in China and Taiwan. Our Approach The “first call” resulted in a complete...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A US high-performance components manufacturer faced unauthorized registration of its trademarks in China and Taiwan, as well as theft of all its customers, corporate identity and trade secrets by its disgruntled local agent in violation of...
Aug 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Challenge A global consumer brands conglomerate faced massive counterfeiting problem across China with worldwide market impact, including brand erosion, undermining of domestic profits, quality and safety issues, overflow into regional markets, and...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) agent for a U.S. company unilaterally terminated its partnership and representation of the US partner and demanded a retroactive ten year rental payment, unsupported by any contract....
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge An Asian cable TV distributor was in a ‘fight for its life’ licensing dispute with an international media conglomerate. Our Approach Pamir helped the client to position for a negotiated settlement with victories in litigation,...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A Latin American private energy generation company and its financiers were considering litigation against a Taiwanese engineering company in relation to a distressed engineering, procurement and construction project. Our Approach We...
Aug 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Challenge A Latin American manufacturing company suffered considerable losses after mission-critical machinery purchased in People Republic of China was damaged during transit to their country. After one year of fruitless negotiations, neither the...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge An international hospitality group was awarded damages in bilingual arbitration after bad faith breaches of Management Contract by local hotel owner in premium brand hotel in prominent tourist destination. Our Approach The first call...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge Both plaintiff’s and respondent’s counsel, both semi-conductor giants, placed a “first call” to Pamir to solicit retention as first chair counsel in connection with an eight year “battle of the titans” trade secret litigation spanning the US,...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge Multi-jurisdiction US litigation with e-discovery requirements involving China/Taiwan based parties and documents requires US litigation counsel to have the ability to collect, track, manage, translate massive volumes of Chinese language...
Aug 26, 2018 | Case Studies
The Challenge A publicly listed Asian company with regional and global operations was named as a defendant in multiple criminal antitrust price-fixing cartel actions in the US, Canada, the European Union, Japan and Korea. Our Approach We assisted in...
May 28, 2018 | Articles
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (“OECD”) new Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas account holders and owners of trusts and foundations. This article is part of...
May 28, 2018 | Articles
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (“OECD”) new Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas account holders and owners of trusts and foundation. This article is part of...
May 21, 2018 | Articles
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (“OECD”) new Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) will allow over 100 governments to access the personal financial data of overseas accountholders and owners of trusts and foundations. This article is part of a...
May 18, 2018 | FAQ, Publications
1. Is there a mandatory merger notification regime? Yes. 2. Is there a voluntary merger notification mechanism, and if so, what advantages does it offer? Yes: even if a merger falls below the notification threshold the parties may seek a review of the proposed...
May 11, 2018 | FAQ, Publications
Table of Contents What is CRS？ What is the intended purpose of CRS？ What countries will be impacted by CRS？ When will CRS be implemented？ Whose information will be shared under CRS？ What information will be exchanged under CRS？ How is information transferred under...
Apr 25, 2018 | News
Nicholas V. Chen, Jenna Wu and Juan Carlos Madrigal attended the 13th Edition of the “Industry Elite Convention 2018” at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai and the 2018 International Migration Summit at the Conrad Hotel in Beijing. At both events,...
Apr 24, 2018 | Articles
Jian Zhang and Juan Madrigal contributed to a report titled “International Asset Sequestration: Achieving Effective Judgment Awards”, published by IR Global. The following excerpts from Jian Zhang and Juan Madrigal’s answers to the questions in...
Mar 28, 2018 | News
Partners Nicholas V. Chen and Jian Zhang joined China Breakbulk 2018, which took place March 27 and 28 in Shanghai. Breakbulk China is the largest conference and exhibition in Asia addressing the needs of traditional breakbulk and project cargo logistics. Nick and...
Mar 9, 2018 | Articles
Jian Zhang was featured in a report titled “Minimising Corporate Liability: Advice from Outside Counsel”, published by IR Global. In the report, IR Global members offer their unique jurisdictional perspective on Director Duties and Liabilities &...
Feb 13, 2018 | Awards & Trade Publications, Testimonials
The team comprises a strong international element, with US connections proving especially profitable. Clients praise the very creative and flexible’ team members for their ability to circumvent difficulties’ in a variety of areas including M&A, Private...
Feb 13, 2018 | Awards & Trade Publications, Testimonials
Pamir is taking the Greater China angle seriously, providing services on both sides of the strait, and netting many global fans due to this. Clients say: “Pamir is one of the most street-smart advisors, and is very solutions-oriented and effective”....
Feb 13, 2018 | Awards & Trade Publications, Testimonials
Pamir stands apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service. They excel across the full spectrum of client service with effective communication, legal understanding, commercial awareness, depth and strength of the team, and...
Feb 13, 2018 | Executives, Testimonials
I have NEVER met an advisor in the United States or abroad of Pamir’s knowledge, quality of service and integrity. I am blessed to have Pamir represent our...
Feb 13, 2018 | Executives, Testimonials
We couldn’t have reached a better conclusion without the guidance and assistance of a very talented group and are extremely thankful to all in the Pamir organization that have helped. The future looks very bright and we know it won’t be without challenges...
Feb 13, 2018 | Executives, Testimonials
Dreams come true by your relentless...
Feb 13, 2018 | Executives, Testimonials
The only good thing about this situation has been meeting the team. You have been very helpful and I am hopeful that if we do not do this deal, there will be more in the...
