Transaction structure and review
Clarify the proposed investment, ownership arrangements and material legal questions. Define the scope of any document review or due diligence.
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China Investment & Business Exit
Make informed decisions about entering, managing or exiting a business in China.
Discuss your matter ↗THE STARTING POINT
Understand the issue.
Plan the next step.
An investment needs clear arrangements for control, economics and eventual exit. Whether you are negotiating a new venture or unwinding an existing relationship, the documents should reflect your commercial objectives and the practical steps required.
WHEN TO GET IN TOUCH
You may need support if…
- An international investor is considering an investment or joint venture in China.
- Shareholders need clearer governance, information or exit arrangements.
- A disagreement has arisen over management, control or shareholder rights.
- An investor plans to sell its interest, restructure or close a China business.
SCOPE OF SUPPORT
How I can help
Shareholder and commercial arrangements
Review or prepare investment, joint venture, shareholder and related commercial agreements, including decision-making and exit provisions.
Governance and disputes
Assess the corporate records and the parties’ rights where control, management or shareholder interests are contested.
Exit implementation
Assist with share transfer or restructuring documents and coordinate relevant corporate steps within the agreed scope. Identify tax, accounting or regulatory input needed from other advisers.
BEFORE WE SPEAK
A useful starting pack
You do not need every document to make an initial enquiry. Start with a short summary, the parties involved and any urgent dates. Share sensitive documents only after agreeing a suitable channel and completing the initial engagement checks.
- Corporate registration information, articles of association and ownership chart.
- Investment, joint venture and shareholder agreements.
- Capital contribution records and material corporate resolutions.
- Key financial information and a summary of liabilities and material contracts.
- The proposed transaction terms, buyer information and desired timeline.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few practical answers
Can you assist before I sign a term sheet?+
Yes. Early review can help identify important assumptions, control issues and exit provisions before the transaction documents become more detailed.
Does selling shares complete the exit?+
That depends on the transaction. Documents, corporate changes, liabilities, payment mechanics and any relevant approvals or filings need to be considered together.
Will tax and accounting work be included?+
The engagement will specify what is included. Specialist tax, accounting, valuation or other advice can be coordinated where needed; those services and fees should be agreed separately.
The appropriate structure and implementation steps depend on the business, sector, ownership and transaction. No approval, buyer, valuation or completion date is guaranteed.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s discuss
your matter.
Tell me where you are based, the general nature of the matter and any key deadlines. Following an initial conflict check, we can discuss the proposed scope, fees and next steps.
Email Michael Lin ↗Michael.lin@sunhold.com.cn
China: +86 183 2213 6425
Taiwan: +886 939 231 425