China is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most important destinations for international investment and economic growth. Thelen LLP draws on its attorneys from the United States and Shanghai to provide integrated advice on China-related matters. We represent both international companies entering or expanding in the China market, as well as Chinese companies expanding abroad.
In addition to representing both companies and investors in venture capital and private equity transactions, we regularly represent Chinese companies accessing U.S. capital markets, and provide U.S. securities regulatory counsel to Chinese companies listed in the United States.
We guide our U.S., Chinese, and international clients in litigation risk analysis and planning, advise them on the strategic use of litigation, enforce their rights against parties who have harmed them, and defend them from the attacks of competitors and others in the international marketplace. (See a description of Thelen's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in the PRC practice.)
China's explosive growth has additionally created one of the world's most active construction, engineering, and infrastructure markets. Thelen's internationally recognized Construction practice has the capability and depth to handle virtually any type of construction project in China. Our labor attorneys have extensive experience in virtually all aspects of workplace law and work with domestic and international clientele from a broad range of industries. (See a description of Thelen's Labor and Employment Services in China practice.)
Thelen attorneys additionally provide intellectual property protection advice and representation to businesses around the world, and a full range of transactional and litigation services to China in their fast-growing media and entertainment industry.