The British Chamber of Commerce in China presents:

China’s New Tort Law

In developed countries tort is one of the most significant bodies of law, addressing all civil wrongs that do not arise from contracts. 2010 will see China issue a new law on tort, which will give a completely new platform for litigation against companies or individuals. Not only will there be a stronger legal basis, but there will also be greater social awareness of the right to sue when the law is publicised. (A similar spike in litigation occurred after 1999 when China created its "Contract Law".) This is particularly relevant to foreign invested companies because foreign companies are seen as easy targets by Chinese litigants.

Elements covered will include:
How will the new law change companies’ risk exposure?
What changes will the new law introduce?
Timing, last-minute changes to the draft, and procedure for implementation of the new law.

Who Should Attend?
People working in foreign invested enterprises, particularly entities that have significant brand recognition or extensive operations in China, or who employ large numbers of staff. It will also be useful for legal counsel of foreign invested enterprises in China.

GUEST SPEAKERS

John Shi
John is a partner and Chief Representative of Mallesons Stephen Jaques' Beijing office. He has been based in China for 13 years and is a native speaker of Mandarin.
A US qualified lawyer, John advises on all aspects of foreign direct investment and on all types of corporate structures and operational issues in China. He represents clients from a wide array of industries including financial services, oil and gas, publishing and media, mining, manufacturing, aviation, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Nicolas Groffman
Nic is a Senior Associate in Mallesons’ Beijing office with ten years experience practising law in China. He advises on a variety of issues relating to foreign investment in the PRC, including environmental and clean energy projects, the establishment and restructuring of foreign invested enterprises, mergers and acquisitions and financing. Nic also has expertise in education law, including establishment of Sino-foreign schools, and in the laws and regulations surrounding renewable energy and CER purchase.
Nic is qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales. He speaks fluent Mandarin and reads and writes Chinese, and has published several articles about foreign investment in China.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday 11 June, 2009
Time: 18:00 Registration
18:30 Presentations & Q&A
Venue: Sofitel Luxury Hotel
Address(EN): Tower C Wanda Plaza—93 JiangGuo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100022
Tel: 8599 6666
Address(CH): 中国北京市朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座 邮编：100022 电话：8599 6666
Cost: Members – RMB 100, Non-Members – RMB 300
Access: All welcome
RSVP: Email communications@pek.britcham.org or fax (10) 8525 1100

Please register with us in advance. If you have registered and discover that you cannot make the event please give us at least 24 hours notice; without sufficient notice we will have to invoice you for the event. Thank you.
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