Publications of Pamir Law Group
See Pamir Law’s latest publications of news, articles, FAQs and case studies both at Pamir Law Group and also throughout the legal and business industries.
Articles
Creating a Legal Business Continuity Plan for Your China/Taiwan Operation
Responsible executives must plan in advance and be ready to ensure business continuity even in worst-case scenarios. As Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Most, if not all foreign investors we have met in China and Taiwan...
Preliminary Case Evaluation Package for Trade Disputes in China
Doing business in China can be rewarding and lucrative, however, things do not always go as expected. Sometimes there are misunderstandings and/or changes in circumstances which may lead to situations where you might face a potential dispute with a counterparty in...
Dormant Companies Now Available in China
Clients often ask us whether an existing company in China can be "paused" or "suspended" due to a business disruption caused by uncertain but transitory circumstances, and resumed once the circumstances change. Not surprisingly, we have received an increased number of...
Case Studies
Protecting Creditors
The bankruptcy trustee and counsel representing major creditors needed to preserve their claims against a party in Taiwan seeking bankruptcy protection.
Protecting Trademarks from Local Agent
The China-based agent/distributor of a US-based food company registered the client’s trademark and transliterations of their English trademarks in Chinese.
Cross-Border Acquisition of Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
A US-based industrial equipment manufacturer wished to increase its Asian manufacturing and sales capacity in the targeted market Taiwan.
Cross-Border Acquisition of Security Services Company
A large European MNC needed to acquire a Taiwan target to serve its customers. We helped the client evaluate a number of potential acquisition targets.
Joint Venture Settlement
A fast-food conglomerate established a joint venture in Taiwan and China with a local joint venture partner. The parties were on the brink of litigation.
Blowing the Whistle
A foreign executive of a newly public company made a “first call” to Pamir seeking assistance to implement corporate governance disclosure.
News
Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information Published
On February 22, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the "Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information", which will take effect on June 1, 2023 (the “Measures”). Per the Measures, it is required for the data...
Hague Design Convention to Take Effect in China on May 5, 2022
The Event The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs (the "Hague System") was adopted by China earlier this year and will take effect on May 5, 2022. Why It Is Important The Hague System is based on the Hague Agreement, which has 77...
Dormant Companies Now Available in China
Clients often ask us whether an existing company in China can be "paused" or "suspended" due to a business disruption caused by uncertain but transitory circumstances, and resumed once the circumstances change. Not surprisingly, we have received an increased number of...