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Legal Guidance For Complex China-Related Business Matters

The business interactions between the United States and China continue to expand. As U.S. businesses find attractive markets in China, Chinese companies increasingly look to invest in U.S. businesses. This global opportunity can be highly fraught due to the legal hurdles of any international business opportunity.

Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co., L.P.A. has extensive experience in dealing with unique issues in cross-border transactions. Legal issues are complex and challenging for every business, especially when operations cross both borders and cultures as part of a multinational presence. Steering safely through complicated laws and regulations in home markets and abroad is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage.

Cross-Border Business Insight

From mergers and acquisitions to general corporate law and due diligence, our attorneys assist Chinese clients in successfully conducting business in the U.S. We assist China-based clients with effective and practical solutions for doing business in the U.S., including:

  • Cross-border financing
  • Cross-border acquisitions
  • Licensing
  • Manufacturing arrangements
  • Dispute resolution

We also have expertise and experience in assisting our U.S.-based clients with

  • Establishing joint ventures in China
  • Expanding business opportunities
  • Acquiring or creating foreign subsidiaries
  • Cross border transaction

Our attorneys include Yao Liu, a Chinese citizen fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. Yao graduated with honors from Shanghai University of Political Science and Law and Case Western Reserve School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and New York. From living in China, he has a deep understanding and knowledge of Chinese legal system and its culture. These experiences, coupled with Cavitch’s well-earned reputation for representing hundreds of businesses, make Cavitch Familo & Durkin the ideal law firm for working with Chinese and U.S.-based companies.

Over 100 Years Of Excellence In Legal Representation

Businesses in Ohio have turned to us for representation in many matters since 1886. We take pride in having a name that our clients trust and a reputation for skill. We provide a high standard of attentiveness and service to each of our clients.

Contact our offices in Cleveland to speak with someone on our team about your cross-border business dealings with China. Call 216-621-7860.

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