Demystifying China’s State Run Businesses

April 2014 – Chaffetz Lindsey hosted a seminar organized by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre on April 2, 2014 aimed at understanding the role that Chinese state owned enterprises (SOEs) are playing in the global economy, particularly as major foreign investors in countries around the world, including the United States. The event, also sponsored by Jun He, the New York International Arbitration Center, and the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, explored the structure and governence of SOEs, unique challenges associated with negotiating and entering contracts with SOEs, and ways to manage risks and avoid disputes associated with investments with SOEs. Please contact James Hosking for more information about the seminar or to request the materials distributed at the event.