May 30, 2022 | Articles, Publications
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...
Mar 28, 2022 | News
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...
Mar 12, 2022 | Articles, News
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...
Feb 10, 2022 | News
The Event Thirteen Chinese government agencies, including Cyberspace Administration of China, National Development and Reform Commission of China, and China Securities Regulatory Commission, have jointly released new Cybersecurity Review Measures (the “New Measures”)...
Nov 30, 2021 | Articles, Publications
Nicholas V. Chen was featured in a report titled “New Horizons: How external counsel can help you explore and secure market entry opportunities”, published by IR Global. This report features contributions from several IR Global members and was distributed...
Apr 22, 2021 | In-house Counsel, Testimonials
Excellent outcome, which reflects the sound legal guidance, hard work and high responsiveness on your part, as well as the efforts of others within Pamir Law Group. Your analysis, both of the legal theories to pursue and the strategic positioning clearly took us down...
Nov 13, 2020 | News, Publications
Partner Nicholas V. Chen joined the 18th edition of the Mexico Business Summit, organized by Smadja & Smadja. The event brought together a mix of local and international experts to discuss potential opportunities and challenges facing Mexico in an ever changing...
Nov 6, 2020 | Articles, News
Partner Nicholas V. Chen joined a panel during a webinar titled “Canning Conversations: Supply Chains”. The event was organized by Canning House and took place on November 5th. Panel discussion focused on Latin America’s supply chain networks, and...
Oct 27, 2020 | Articles, News, Publications
Partner Nicholas V. Chen was recently featured in a Financial Times article titled “The great uncoupling: one supply chain for China, one for everywhere else”. The article is part of a series titled “The New Cold War”, which focuses on the ever...
Apr 10, 2020 | Articles, Publications
Practical Tips for International Buyers The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is driving global demand for Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”). China is one of the world’s largest producers of PPE. Many governments and private sector distributors currently seek to...
Apr 5, 2020 | Articles, Publications
On March 31st, 2020, China issued the “Notice Regarding Orderly Development of Medical Goods Exports applicable to the exports of Private Protective Equipment (“PPE”)”, effective April 1, 2020 (the “Notice”). The Notice is intended to insure the quality of PPE by...
Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Publications
Nicholas V. Chen was recently featured in a report titled “A Jurisdictional Guide of how to Manage Risk in Multinationals”, published by IR Global. In the report, which was prepared for distribution to members of the Association of Corporate Counsel, IR Global members...
Nov 4, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Nicholas V. Chen was featured in the latest issue of IR Global Member Spotlight. Please click here to download the spotlight as a PDF, or read on below for the full text. Nick Chen’s ‘China journey’ is already in its fifth decade. During that journey, he has guided...
Nov 3, 2019 | News
As part of our efforts to offer our clients worldwide reach and support wherever they need it, we are proud to announce that Pamir has become the China and Taiwan member for BLITA International. BLITA is an international association of boutique legal and accounting...
Aug 12, 2019 | News
Pamir hosted the 2019 edition of the IR Global Asia Pacific Regional Meeting at the Sherwood Hotel in Taipei. During the event, members had the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics that affect their practices, as well as opportunities of cooperation within the...
Jul 24, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Nicholas V. Chen was recently featured in an article titled “Cautious steps towards careful legal reform in Taiwan” and published in Asia Business Law Journal. The article also features insight from other legal professionals in Taiwan and focuses on the...
Jun 25, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Nicholas V. Chen was featured in a report titled “Know Your Customer: Ensuring Legitimacy in Business Transactions”, published by IR Global. The report features advice from several IR Global members, and Nick shared his insight on China and Taiwan issues....
May 20, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Table of Contents Challenge to be Managed by Management Comprehensive Approach to Managing China Company Liquidation and Downsizing Transitions 2.1 Corporate Preparation 2.2 Finance and Banking for Company Liquidation and Downsizing 2.3 Regulatory Approvals 2.4...
May 8, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Table of Contents Fact Pattern General Rules of Succession Intestate Succession Intestate Asset Distribution Examples Taiwan Will Formalities 5.1 Types of Wills 5.2 Witnesses 5.3 Limitations to Asset Distribution Overview of Inheritance System in Taiwan 6.1 Process...
May 8, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Table of Contents Fact Pattern Overview of Inheritance System in China 2.1 Intestate Succession 2.2 Wills 2.3 Inheritance Certificate 2.4 Required Documents 2.5 Process Use of Trusts in China Inheritance Taxes in China Common Estate Planning Issues in China 1. Fact...
Apr 11, 2019 | Articles, Publications
Jian Zhang was featured in a report titled “Negotiating Effective Contracts & Dealing with Disputes: Advice from Outside Counsel”, published by IR Global. This report features contributions from several IR Global members and was distributed in the...
Dec 12, 2018 | Articles, Publications
Juan Carlos Madrigal spoke with the IR Digital team about the importance of identifying and actively managing partner selection risk in China. He also provides several examples of cases where poor partner selection decisions by foreign investors can threaten the...
Nov 16, 2018 | News
MSI Global Alliance announced the appointment of Nicholas V. Chen as one of the MSI Area Representatives for the Asia Pacific region. Nick will be joining regional area representatives Anil Bhalla from JC Bhalla & Company of India and Alec Blacklaw from Blacklaw...
Nov 6, 2018 | News
On October 25, 2018, Mr. Nicholas V. Chen delivered a talk hosted by The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR) at the Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale AZ. The dinner was attended by almost 90 attendees composed of a broad range of community and thought...
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...
