Department of Foreign Law and “Belt and Road” Business

The “Belt and Road” is a significant initiative for China's comprehensive opening up to the outside world, profoundly influencing China's economy and the investment situation for domestic enterprises. In line with the development trends and market demands, Sigma Law Firm has developed its department of foreign law into an important business focus. The firm specializes in handling a range of foreign legal affairs, including cross-border transactions, international commercial arbitration, multinational litigation, involving foreign civil, commercial, and other related fields.

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Team Members:

Zhao Jianguo: Team leader, practicing lawyer in Quebec, Canada. Proficient in using Chinese, English, and French to serve clients. Zhao is known for his professional competence, multilingual proficiency, cross-cultural understanding, and high sense of responsibility, providing clients with professional legal services in international transactions and foreign affairs to ensure the best legal support and protection. Zhao and his team have extensive experience not only in international investment and trade but also in areas such as domestic and foreign investment financing, foreign corporate legal consulting, foreign criminal defense, foreign intellectual property, and international civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, offering comprehensive legal services covering a wide range of areas for clients.

Xiang Tian: Graduated from the University of London Law School, holding a solid legal education and rich practical experience. Previously worked at the internationally renowned company Music Sales Group, specializing in resolving foreign labor disputes and civil and commercial disputes, and demonstrating proficiency in handling international legal affairs. Xiang Tian is bilingual in Chinese and English, providing precise legal consultation and communication to multinational clients, ensuring the accuracy of cross-cultural communication and facilitating smooth global business operations. Known for keen analytical abilities, interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and innovative problem-solving, capable of devising practical strategies for clients in complex legal environments.

Liu Ziqi: Graduated from Northwest University of Political Science and Law, visiting scholar at the University of Denver in the United States and Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand, and founder of the ANT multicultural exchange platform. Liu has accumulated cross-cultural experience working with international clients and excels in handling foreign legal areas such as artificial intelligence, intellectual property, international investment and financing, foreign finance, and overseas mergers and acquisitions.

 

The department consistently prioritizes customer-centric approaches, offering comprehensive legal solutions and high-quality legal services, from legal consultation, contract drafting, dispute resolution to legal risk prevention, assisting clients in conducting their business more effectively on a global scale.

 

【Legal Services】

Belt and Road Initiative:

  • Belt and Road Initiative Legal Consultation: Our team is familiar with the legal systems of countries and regions along the Belt and Road, with a profound understanding of their political, economic, and cultural backgrounds. We provide clients with legal consultation involving contracts, investments, taxation, intellectual property, cross-border transactions, and more, assisting clients in complying with local regulations, reducing legal risks, and ensuring the smooth implementation of projects within the Belt and Road Initiative.

     

  • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution: In the complex commercial environment of the Belt and Road, cross-border disputes are inevitable. We possess extensive experience in dispute resolution, including arbitration, litigation, mediation, and other methods, dedicated to helping clients protect their rights and interests and seek fair and just solutions during disputes.

     

  • Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions and Investments: With the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, an increasing number of enterprises are expanding into overseas markets for mergers and acquisitions and investments. Our team has abundant experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions and investments, providing clients with impeccable legal services, including due diligence, transaction structure design, contract negotiations, and post-transaction compliance.

     

  • Legal Training and Seminars: Adhering to the philosophy of continuous learning and accumulation, we regularly organize seminars and training courses on foreign law, sharing the latest legal trends, experiences, and cases with clients, aiding clients in their business development within Belt and Road regions.

     

  • Cross-Border Compliance and Risk Assessment: In foreign business operations, laws and regulations vary greatly across different countries and regions, leading to diverse compliance requirements. Our team conducts comprehensive legal risk assessments of client projects, assisting clients in identifying potential legal risks and providing effective compliance advice and risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects are conducted within the bounds of legality and compliance.

     

  • Cross-Border Contract Drafting and Negotiation: In the context of Belt and Road cooperation, contract drafting and negotiation are critical aspects. Our experienced team of lawyers, proficient in multiple languages, can assist clients in drafting clear and effective cross-border contracts and represent clients' interests during negotiations, ensuring the achievement of fair and just contract terms.

     

  • Intellectual Property Protection: As businesses expand into Belt and Road countries, the protection of intellectual property becomes particularly important. We assist clients in applying for, maintaining, and protecting trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property in the complex international intellectual property landscape, helping clients safeguard their innovative achievements and trade secrets.

     

  • Belt and Road Policy Consultation: Our team closely monitors policy and regulatory developments in Belt and Road countries and regions, promptly conveying the latest policy information to clients. We provide professional policy consultation, assisting clients in understanding the impact of policy changes on their business and making corresponding adjustments and decisions.

     

  • Cultural and Language Support: Foreign projects often involve cultural differences and language barriers in different countries and regions. Our team has experience in cross-cultural communication, assisting clients in overcoming cultural and language barriers, ensuring smooth communication, and avoiding problems caused by cultural misunderstandings.

Foreign Legal Services:

 

Cross-Border Investment:

  • Legal Services for Overseas Investments
  • Legal Services for Overseas Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Legal Services for Overseas Listing and Delisting
  • Legal Services for Foreign Investment and Mergers
  • International Antitrust Legal Services
  • International Commercial Dispute Resolution

Cross-Border Financing:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions Financing
  • Project Financing
  • Aviation Financing
  • Sovereign Loans
  • Working Capital and Corporate LoanCreditor Restructuring and Enforcement

International Trade:

  • Representing Enterprises in Anti-Dumping Investigations and Reviews
  • Filing Anti-Dumping Appeals for Enterprises
  • Representing Governments and Enterprises in Anti-Subsidy Investigations and Reviews
  • Representing Governments and Enterprises in Safeguard Measures Cases