In the modern Chinese legal landscape, foreign-related legal services have evolved. The needs of international clients have shifted from basic "entry permits" to sophisticated compliance, wealth management, and cross-border protection. For practitioners and clients alike, this field represents a high-barrier, high-value domain that requires not just legal knowledge, but cultural and administrative fluency.
At , we provide a full spectrum of legal solutions designed for expatriates, foreign entrepreneurs, and multinational investors navigating the complexities of the Chinese system.
Our Core Service Categories
1. Status & Entry Compliance
The foundation of any expatriate's life in China. We ensure your legal standing through:
Visa & Residence Consultation: Specialized advice on Z (Work), Q (Reunion), and S (Private Affair) visas.
Permanent Residence ("Green Card"): Expert preparation of complex background audits for high-level executives and investors.
Work Permit Compliance: Rigorous review of employment qualifications to mitigate "illegal employment" risks.
Nationality & Exit-Entry Administration: Professional handling of nationality renunciation or restoration.
2. Labor & Employment Law
Managing the friction between foreign talent and local regulations:
Bilingual Contract Solutions: Drafting enforceable labor contracts with localized global compensation structures.
Non-compete & Trade Secrets: Specialized protection for proprietary data and executive exit strategies.
Dispute Resolution: Representation in labor arbitration and litigation regarding wrongful termination or unpaid benefits.
IIT & FX Compliance: Navigating Personal Income Tax and legal pathways for salary remittance.
3. Family Law & Global Succession
Our fastest-growing sector, guided by the Civil Code and Law on the Application of Laws to Foreign-related Civil Relations:
Marriage & Pre-nuptials: Planning for cross-border asset distribution (real estate, stocks, funds).
Foreign-related Divorce Litigation: Handling jurisdictional conflicts, property division, and Cross-border Child Custody.
Estate Planning & Wills: Legalizing the succession of Chinese assets for international heirs.
4. Corporate & Commercial Affairs
Full-lifecycle support for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs):
WFOE/JV Establishment: Drafting Articles of Association (AoA) and navigating the "Negative List."
Retained Legal Counsel: Ongoing compliance for anti-bribery (FCPA), cybersecurity, and data export.
M&A and IP Protection: Strategic due diligence and trademark/copyright enforcement.
5. Criminal Defense & Legal Assistance
Protecting the rights of foreign nationals in high-stakes situations:
Criminal Defense: Strategic representation and liaison with foreign consulates.
Bail & Deportation: Handling the complexities of supplementary punishments and exit-entry restrictions.
Victim Support: Assisting foreigners in reporting fraud or violent crimes to Chinese authorities.
6. Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
Expert advocacy in Chinese forums:
Civil & Commercial Litigation: Representation in Chinese courts for contract and tort claims.
International Arbitration: Representation before CIETAC, SHIAC, or BIAC.
Recognition of Foreign Awards: Applying for the enforcement of foreign judgments under the Hague Convention or bilateral treaties.
The HireLawFirm Advantage: Why We Lead
Mastery of the Apostille Process: In the "post-Hague Convention" era, we streamline the legalization of evidence, ensuring foreign documents are admissible in Chinese courts within record time.
Cultural & Linguistic Bridge: We don’t just translate laws; we explain the logic of the Chinese legal system to build unshakeable trust.
FX & Capital Flow Expertise: We understand that the "bottom line" for foreign clients is the legal movement of funds. We provide safe, compliant pathways for ODI, FDI, and individual settlement.
Navigating the Chinese legal system requires a partner who speaks the language of both the law and the global market.
Visit today to schedule a strategic consultation.
