Shanghai, PRC

In 2005, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. became the first Wisconsin law firm to establish a representative office in Shanghai. The firm's presence in China allows us to assist our U.S.-based clients with their growing needs in Asia, whether they are already transacting business in China, interested in manufacturing in China, pursuing opportunities to tap into the enormous potential represented by the Chinese consumer, or supplying customers throughout Asia.

The attorneys in Godfrey & Kahn's Shanghai office work with other member of the firm's Corporate Team to:

• Develop an overall business strategy for U.S.-based clients doing business in China.
• Advise clients on possible options for establishing a business in China.
• Advise clients on how to expand their current business operations in China and elsewhere in Asia.
• Assist clients in drafting required documents for establishing an entity in China.
• Provide research on employee retention programs and compensation for Chinese nationals.
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate business relationships between U.S. clients and Asian companies having operations in China.
• Advise U.S.-based clients on the business environment in China.
• Assist U.S.-based clients in networking within the Chinese business and professional communities, and with relevant government officials.
• Help U.S.-based clients establish and maintain relationships with China-based customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Engage Chinese law firms on China-related matters and serve as liaison for our clients in their dealings with such firms. Assist Chinese businesses and law firms in U.S.-related matters.
• Provide support for U.S.-based clients in their dealings with their Chinese counterparts.

Suite 1407
93 Huai Hai Zhong Road
Shanghai, China
200021 PRC

P 8621-6391-0051
F 8621-6391-0053