Chinese Desk
International Desk · Hungary
We have been assisting clients doing business across Asia-Pacific - and with China-related matters - for many years. Combining in-depth local knowledge with CMS’s international strength, we provide clear, commercial guidance in both day-to-day legal issues and highly complex strategic projects.
We support Chinese clients across the full range of legal services - from market entry planning and day-to-day corporate and commercial support, including distribution and sanctions, to major cross-border transactions including M&A/investments, including Foreign Subsidies Regulation “FSR” assessments and filings. We also offer support in real estate and construction, technology and IP, data protection and GDPR, employment, immigration, tax, regulatory advice, compliance and complex disputes and arbitration.
A key advantage of CMS Hungary’s China Desk is on-the-ground, bilingual capability. Our Budapest office includes Chan Xu, Head of the China Desk, who is a qualified Chinese lawyer also qualified in California, New York, and England & Wales. Chan can work with you directly and bridge language and cultural differences to deliver practical, efficient support. You will also benefit from a one-stop service: CMS is among a small number of firms able to advise on all areas of commercial law, including tax, backed by sector-focused teams that understand your industry and objectives.
From market entry and expansion planning to complex transactions and disputes, we help clients protect and advance their interests, providing coordinated, commercially focused advice at every stage.
Our selected credentials
- CNIC Hong Kong investors on acquisition financing for three logistic centres in Hungary with a loan provided by Bank of China.
- CMC Europe on immigration law matters.
- Zheijang Dahua Technology on the establishment of a company and overall support in commercial and EPC matters, public procurement related issues, employment law, licensing, TMT, privacy, etc.
- Huawei on multiple SEP/FRAND actions including against GK IP Bridge and Conversant technologies.
- A Chinese provider of telco equipment & network solutions on the full range of commercial, employment, corporate governance and tax matters.
- A Chinese consumer electronics company on various TMT and IP matters.
- An Asia-based global biopharmaceutical company on a USD 6bn ICC arbitration case arising from a licensing dispute with a European counterparty.
- A Chinese manufacturer of medical devices on patent infringement by a competitor in Germany, in which we successfully obtained an ex parte injunction.
- Beijing Roborock Technology on GDPR compliance for its Hong Kong IPO listing.
- Xiamen Golden Egret Special Alloy Co., Ltd on GDPR compliance for its EPR system
- Shenzhen Shokz Co., Ltd on data protection compliance and in the change of the structure of its EU consumer interactions in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
