On February 13, 2015, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) released the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving Foreign Exchange Administration Policies for Direct Investment (Hui Fa [2015] No. 13) (“Circular 13”) (国家外汇管理局关于进一步简化和改进直接投资外汇管理政策的通知). Circular 13 includes relaxed control on cross-border foreign exchange for FDI as well as making it easier for Chinese outbound investments.
The European chamber is delighted to welcome Antoine de la Gatinais, Managing Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel Shanghai, to present the major changes and what effect this will have on European companies operating or investing in China.
Agenda
16:30-17:00 Registration
17:00-17:05 Welcome Remarks, European Chamber
17:05-17:35 Presentation by Antoine de la Gatinais, Managing Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel Shanghai
17:35-17:55 Q&A and discussion
17:55-18:00 Closing Remarks, European Chamber
Our speaker
Antoine de la Gatinais, Managing Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel Shanghai
Antoine de la Gatinais, partner, is head of the Shanghai office and a member of the Paris Bar. With over a decade of legal experience in cross-border M&A, private equity, investment funds and real estate, Antoine has significant expertise advising on foreign direct investment in China, including the acquisition of stakes in private and public entities and joint venture arrangements. His practice also covers advising on real estate projects, including commercial / retail and office developments and the acquisition of real estate assets.
Antoine’s recent work includes advising KME on the establishment of a joint venture in China with Golden Dragon Precise Copper Tube Group Inc.