Tag: Shanghai Lawyers
Why foreign shareholders should understand the corporate veil in China?
The corporate veil or the corporate personality is a legal term used to describe the separation of the corporate entity from the shareholder for the purpose of litigation. Usually, the court renders the shareholder personally liable for the debts, negligence, or mismanagement of the business, and […]
Why good corporate governance is so important in China?
A major challenge for investors is maintaining proper governance of their Chinese foreign entity to generate a profitable business. Whilst there are significant improvements in the business environment, including regulatory reforms to streamline administrative procedures, investors, especially those residing abroad, face challenges in establishing the proper […]
In conversation with Horizons Corporate Advisory Regional Partner Roberto GILARDINO
Robert Gilardino is Regional Partner with Horizons Corporate Advisory, based in Shanghai. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Dr. Gilardino explains what makes Horizons unique, the unique challenges he faces in an increasingly competitive legal market, how his previous government experience is leveraged to help […]
Shanghai – A City Guide for Lawyers and Legal Professionals
Shanghai, China’s largest and most populated city is also its largest commercial and financial hub. Also known as as the New York of the east, this dynamic and cosmopolitan city is a bustling hive of activity. The city has had phenomenal growth and development in past […]