The SCCC Legal Chapter is addressing current legal topics in an one-hour webinar followed by Q&A on a regular basis.
The August Edition covers two further topics related to the COVID-19 crises. Samuel Baumgartner from Wenfei Attorneys-at-law Ltd. elaborates on the "New Guiding Rules promulgated by the Chinese Supreme People’s Court regarding the Treatment of Civil Disputes in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic".
This will be followed by a presentation of Yaqi Liu from Wenfei Attorneys-at-law Ltd. on "Cost Saving Policies and Measures for Swiss Invested Entities in China after the COVID-19 Pandemic".
New Guiding Rules promulgated by the Chinese Supreme People’s Court regarding the Treatment of Civil Disputes in Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic has seriously affected busines operators worldwide. This is especially true for companies in China during the first half of 2020 when the country was basically subject to different levels of lockdown.
To address the civil disputes that has arisen during such particular times, the PRC Supreme People’s Court has promulgated 3 Guiding Rules which cover a wide range of topics such as foreign related cases, sales contract, lease contract, contract performance and termination, bankruptcy and labor disputes etc. These Guiding Rules are valid legal interpretations and will be followed by PRC state courts and arbitration institutions.
Cost Saving Policies and Measures for Swiss Invested Entities in China after the COVID-19 Pandemic
To alleviate the financial difficulties faced my many companies China as a direct result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the PRC central government as well as the local governments have promulgated various cost and expense saving policies, including tax exemption, rent exemption and social security contribution reduction. Get informed on how your Chinese subsidiaries may better benefit from these incentive policies.
Watch here the webinar recording:
Samuel Baumgartner, Wenfei Attorneys-at-law Ltd.
Mr. Samuel Baumgartner is Wenfei's Resident Partner in Beijing. He is admitted to the Zurich bar and is in China in his never ending search for the spiciest food in the world. Samuel supports clients in all aspects of Swiss law and is an experienced litigator. He also serves as the President of SwissCham Beijing and as Vice President of the Swiss School in Beijing.
Yaqi Liu, Wenfei Attorneys-at-law Ltd.
Ms. Yaqi Liu is Wenfei's Resident Partner and heads the offices in Shanghai and in Wuhan. She is not only an experienced attorney and admitted to the New York Bar, she is also a licensed baker and makes Wuhan's best croissants. Amongst other things, she advised foreign clients when they establish their business in China. Yaqi is a board member of SwissCham Shanghai.
Dr. Esther Nägeli
President Legal Chapter & SHKBA Nägeli Attorney-at-Law
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