Shanghai Experienced English Speaking Lawyers Attorney Offer Legal Counsel Litigation and Arbitration International Trade Foreign Investment Legal Services In Shanghai

Foreign companies come in contact with the Chinese legal system the moment they decide to enter the Chinese market. Legal aspects must be considered in relation to enterprise formation, investment approval, real estate, human resources, environmental protection,Intellectual Property,and taxation.

Shanghai is located in the Yangtze River Delta. The municipality sits on the southern edge of the estuary of the Yangtze River in the middle portion of the East China coast. It borders the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the north, south and west, and is bounded to the east by the East China Sea.

Shanghai is the commercial and financial center of China, and ranks 5th in the 2018 edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (and third most competitive in Asia after Singapore and Hong Kong) published by the Z/Yen Group and Qatar Financial Centre Authority. It also ranks the most expensive city to live in Mainland China, according to the study of Economist Intelligence Unit in 2017. It was the largest and most prosperous city in East Asia during the 1930s, and rapid re-development began in the 1990s. This is exemplified by the Pudong District, a former swampland reclaimed to serve as a pilot area for integrated economic reforms

There are 16 districts under Shanghai's administration: Songjiang, Changning, Fengxian, Jingan, Jiading, Jinshan, Baoshan, Yangpu, Xuhui, Qingpu, Huangpu, Hongkou, Minhang, Putuo, Pudong New Area, and Chongming.

Over the years, our lawyers have represented our clients in litigation and arbitration, and have offered legal services covering areas of international trade (import and export in China), foreign investment in Shanghai, M&A, intellectual property rights, corporate law, franchise, tax, financing, insurance, real estate, criminal law, etc.

We acts as permanent legal adviser for a number of Chinese or joint venture real estate companies such as Shenzhen Wenwei and Chongqing Huaxin, providing the clients legal services from the obtainment of land-use rights, to construction and sale of houses, mortgage on real estate and the conciliation, arbitration and litigation of real estate disputes.

From the very beginning of its existence till present, We has established a tradition of serving foreign clients. Every year, many legal solutions are created and provided by the Firm for organizations and individuals form all over the world. By now, we has served individuals and businesses from more than 70 countries and regions including: America, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, Egypt, France, German, Great Britain, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherland, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Venezuela. Therefore, we has obvious advantage to serve and collaborate with clients from abroad and of different cultures.

Main Foreign-related Legal Practices

Litigation, Arbitration and ADR

Represent clients and handle the relevant legal affairs in the event that clients involve in litigation,arbitration, or clients are in need of alternative dispute resolution.

Legal Counsel

Clients may have enterprises (WFOE, joint venture, partnership and/or representative office) in China, or have constant business in China; therefore, clients may need legal counsel here in China to deal with various kinds of legal affairs such as legal compliance, employment, contract/agreement, share/shareholder, taxation,Customs, etc.. This service item is to be charged annually.

Contract, Agreement and Other Legal Document Drafting and Review

The documents include however without limitation to business/commercial contract/agreement,shareholder agreement, employment agreement, lease contract, NDA, articles of association.

Employment Legal Issues

We provide legal solutions on employment for both foreign employees and foreign-invested companies as employers, including being consulted on employment issues, drafting or reviewing employment agreements, negotiating on behalf of an involving party, representing an involving party in the proceedings of labor dispute arbitration or litigation.

Customs Legal Issues

We are familiar with customs laws and have sufficient experience in handling legal issues regarding HS code, tariff, quota and/or license required, customs clearance and the mechanism of customs operation.

Taxation Legal Issues

We provide legal advices and planning on individual income tax and enterprise taxes.

Foreign-related Divorce

In case: one party of the couple is Chinese, or the marriage was registered in China (mainland) or both of the couples are foreigners however at least one of them has lived in China consecutively for one year time or longer, then the divorce can be reached under the jurisdiction of a Chinese court. We handled many such foreign-related cases in our legal practices.

Due Diligence

For M&A, selecting a business partner and many other business activities, due diligence is necessary and substantially important. Here we have a work team including accounting and financial experts that is skilled in due diligence with effective work procedures.

Issuing Legal Report

When initiating or engaging in business in China, various legal problems may confuse foreign clients, we can study on the specific legal problems and issue study reports bringing forward legal comments, legal views, legal suggestions and legal solutions for our clients to clarify and solve those problems.

Issuing Lawyer Letter

A lawyer letter is to be sent to a concerning party under the request of the client for a certain legal purpose.

Attending Business Negotiation

In the event the foreign clients have important negotiations or meetings in China, and on-the-spot legal service is required, we can attend such negotiations or meetings under request and provide appropriate legal support.

Translation and Interpretation

From English into Chinese and vice versa, both in precise legal languages.

Business Entity Formation, Liquidation

Set up representative offices, partnership, joint ventures and wholly foreign owned enterprises (WFOE) for foreign clients. Liquidate the said entities in the event the clients decide to end the businesses.

Contact Tom Lee  if you need  Shanghai Experienced English Speaking Lawyers Attorney  Offer Legal Counsel Litigation and Arbitration International Trade Foreign Investment Legal Services In Shanghai

Tommy China Business Consulting Offer Third Party Quality Control Services In Yangtze River Delta Area

Tommy China Business Consulting  partner with Chine Inspection, which is third  party quality control company founded by french,Bruno Gerber.  

Chine Inspection is a company that performs quality control in China and Taiwan. It was created in 2008 and its activity is divided into four areas:

       Inspections China

       Audits China

     Laboratory tests China

    sourcing Product From China

Our goal is to secure your imports and help you buy with confidence.

Our expertise in quality control is carried out in various fields of activity: electronics, printing, corporate gifts, toys, textile, foundry, etc ... We have a team of 48 inspectors, 42 in China and 6 in Taiwan, they are all certified and have a minimum of 2 years experience in their field. The management of Chine Inspection is carried out by four Westerners.

Our strengths:

       A strong and multicultural team made up of people from China and the West.

        A medium size structure that allows us to respond with speed and flexibility.

        Our knowledge of the Chinese market.

Our commitment:

We are an independent company that follows a certain set of ethics, and we are committed to ensuring that all employees comply with them. Our key commitments are

        Our integrity

       To refuse any gift or gratuity

        To respect the confidentiality of our clients

        Compliance with international standards by our employees

We are an innovative leading company based in Hong Kong that performs quality control in China. We have a team mixing Western and Chinese people and we are Implemented in all China. More than 900 importers, brands, e-retailers have taken advantages of our services. We are focusing on technology and we are the first company to offer Real Time Video Inspection through our Online Platform.                                                                                   

Factory Audit

Factory audit checks the production equipment and performances of the companies. This provides an overall picture of the factory with complete information on the management system, the working conditions, the infrastructure and the quality process. 

Our auditors use ISO 9000 standards and check the following: 

1.      Profile of the factory and general information: name of the factory, of the director, contact information;

2.      Verification and certification of documents

3.      Management, employees, R & D, quality control, purchasing inspection, design inspection, product testing, storage capacity, inspections, test production

4.      Inspection of the facilities: offices, machinery, storage rooms, and production lines.

Chine Inspection puts a qualified auditor at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the audit report within 24 hours

Price:269 USD all inclusive per person/day

Social Audit

The social audit is your guarantee that the company is in compliance with social standards.

In accordance with international standards

Our audit report allows you to select your suppliers with a maximum of elements while meeting the SA 8000 standards of social responsibility.

Benefits of a social audit:
Work safely and in compliance with labor laws. Avoid a negative publicity campaign denouncing the working conditions of your suppliers. 

Chineinspection puts a qualified auditor at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the audit report within 24 hours.

Chine Inspection puts a qualified auditor at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the audit report within 24 hours.

Price: 269 USD all inclusive per person/day

Initial Production Check

Initial production inspection is key before starting production; it ensures that the factory has the capacity to perform your specifications correctly. We verify the techniques, production equipment, raw materials, components and management of your supplier. We make sure that all elements of your order are in line to proceed smoothly.

Benefits of the initial production inspection:

 Detecting production problems immediately.

 Correcting defects early in the production process to save time.

Chine Inspection puts a qualified inspector at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the inspection report within 24 hours.

Price: 269 USD all inclusive per person/day

During Production Check

Inspection during production checks the processes and production capacity of the manufacturer as well as the product quality. It allows you to modify certain defects and avoid delivery delays. Finished or packaged products are inspected when at least 20% of your production is ready.

Chine Inspection puts a qualified inspector at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the inspection report within 24 hours.

Price: 269 USD all inclusive per person/day

Pre-shipment inspection

Pre-shipment inspection takes place when the status of your order represents 80% to 100% of the production. It takes place at the production site before loading product into containers. In accordance with your specifications, our inspectors conduct an inspection of all the main points of your product: quality, weight, measurements, colors, packaging, and barcode. We check that your production meets your specifications.
Benefits of pre-shipment inspection:

•  Knowing the percentage of products with defects.
•  Checking to see if you need to make changes to the products.
•  Paying your supplier when you have the assurance that the products meet your specifications.

Chine Inspection puts a qualified inspector at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the inspection report within 24 hours.
Price: :269 USD all inclusive per person/day

Container Loading Check

Container loading inspection is the final step to ensure that all products being shipped are in compliance and properly packaged. The inspector verifies the quantity, quality and the entire loading process of your products.

He inspects the condition of the container, making sure it is clean, well sealed and waterproof.

 Benefits of container loading inspection:

       Last inspection to verify that the quantities loaded are correct.

      Checking the presence of seals on the container.

Chine Inspection puts a qualified inspector at your disposal to inspect your products according to recognized international standards (MTL-STD 105). We send you the inspection report within 24 hours.

Price:  269 USD all inclusive per person/day

Production monitoring

This is permanent monitoring of your production thanks to the presence of an inspector who visits the factory on a daily basis. Every day you will be given an inspection report on precise production progress.

 Benefits of production monitoring:

•  You know the exact status of your production at any time.
•  The inspector is in daily contact with the factory and in perfect control of your products and supply chain.
•  The inspector can quickly detect defects and have changes made.

You receive detailed inspection reports every day.

When to undertake production monitoring?

Production monitoring may begin after the initial production inspection. It can be performed throughout the manufacturing process.

Our rate:  269 USD all inclusive per person/day.

Lab testing and Certifications

 

Your products must comply with international standards and follow the regulations that are in effect. We work with different certified laboratories that conduct chemical, mechanical, metallographic, and corrosion tests, as well as failure analysis and raw material inspection. Our inspectors can collect your samples directly on your production site.

The tests: Each country has its own rules and standards. Certain products must follow several guidelines, inscriptions or labeling.

Here are the main ones:

·        Inscrition CE ·        EMC ·        Low power electrical appliances ·        REACH ·        RoHS ·        WEE	·        Inscription NF ·        UL Certification ·        Inscription FFC ·        GOST inscription ·        Australia-New Zealand C-Tick ·        Inscription CC for China (Chinese              compulsory Certification)

Price:   They depend on the tests, please contact us by email..

REACH-Chemical Compliance

SVHC and restricted substances

REACH is a regulation of the European Parliament on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals. It went into effect on June 1st 2007 and modernized the European Union’s former regulatory framework on chemical products. The objectives of REACH are to ensure a high level of protection of human health and of the environment against the hazards of chemicals, the promotion of alternative testing methods, and the free circulation of substances on the internal market.

Improving competitiveness and innovation are also part of these objectives. REACH aims to remove the most dangerous chemicals and to have manufacturers assess and manage the risks posed by chemicals.

REACH Tests

Chineinspection works with a large network of laboratories to conduct physicochemical, toxicological and eco-toxicological testing, as well as testing for environmental improvement, testing of residues, of testing services and of analysis services.
Various tests:

•  Services testing
•  Analytical services testing
•  Identification of the test substance services
•  Similarity testing
•  Determination of the physicochemical
•  NMR Analysis
•  QSAR and QSPR Services
•  Design and optimization of toxicological and eco-toxicological tests
•  SVHC Testing and Screening
•  Testing Programs
•  Related Services
•  Registration Services
•  Data sharing and compensation services
•  Classification, labeling and packaging services (CLP)

RoHS Electrical Components Testing

RoHS stands for "Restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment." The European RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) aims to restrict the use of six hazardous substances. It applies to all electrical and electronic equipment manufactured and imported in the EU.

Substances concerned

No products containing these substances may be commercialized in the EU:

•  Hexavalent chromium
•  Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
•  Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

The highest concentrations of these substances are 0.1% by weight of homogeneous material, except for cadmium, where the limit is 0.01%.

Equipment concerned

Chine Inspection works with a network of laboratories that perform ROHS tests if you work with any of the product categories specified in the European WEEE directive:

•  Large household appliance
•  Small household appliances
•  IT and telecommunications equipment
•  Consumer equipment
•  Electrical and electronic tools
•  Outils électriques et électroniques
•  Added in 2010: Equipment dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields, and equipment for the production, transfer and measurement of such currents and fields designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volts for alternating current and 1 500 volts DC, except in special cases (large stationary industrial tools or large scale stationary installations).
•  Toys, leisure and sports equipment
•  Vending Machines
•  Equipment located on offshore drilling platforms (see revised directive)
•  Photovoltaic modules (see revised directive)

Since July 2012, the number of appliances involved has been expanded and eco-design is encouraged, meaning the selective sorting and recycling of certain components rather than their disposal

Yangtze River Delta cover following area:

Besides Shanghai, four cities in Jiangsu (Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong) and five cities in Zhejiang (Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Huzhou, Ningbo) were included. In 1992, a 14-city cooperative joint meeting was launched. Besides the previous 10 cities, the members included Nanjing, Zhenjiang and Yangzhou in Jiangsu, and Zhoushan in Zhejiang. In 1997, the regular joint meeting resulted in the establishment of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Coordination Association, which included a new member Taizhou in Jiangsu in that year. In 2003, Taizhou in Zhejiang also joined the association. In 2010, the association accepted six new members after a six-year observation and review, including Yancheng and Huai'an in Jiangsu, Jinhua and Quzhou in Zhejiang, and Ma'anshan and Hefei in Anhui. The total number of cities in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Coordination Association is now 22.[6] Some other cities that have been in consideration and in review include Wenzhou and Lishui in Zhejiang, Lianyungang and Xuzhou in Jiangsu, and Chuzhou, Wuhu, Tongling, Huainan and Xuancheng in Anhui.

Our 48 inspectors can conduct inspections anywhere in China. Our coverage zone is indicated in green on the map; transportation is included in our rates when travel is no more than 1 ½ hours outside major cities in the zone.

 

Contact Tom Lee  for your quality control services in China now