Economic
and business indicators continue to point to greatly increased
interest by U.S. companies, particularly mid-sized enterprises,
in doing business in and with the People's Republic of China.
Entering the China market can prove especially challenging
for middle-market companies, both in terms of developing
a sound entry strategy and assembling the means and team
necessary to reasonably assure a successful execution.
The
focus of O'Connell & Co's China practice has been to
provide legal support to small-and-medium-sized enterprises
as they enter or expand their operations in China, assisting
in negotiations as well as structuring and obtaining approvals
for the various joint venture or wholly foreign-owned options
open to US investors, while Abraxas Corporation is skilled
in developing on-the-ground market, political risk and business
risk due diligence and intelligence for the in-bound China
investor. Panelists include:
Timothy
J. Long, Managing Director - Asia, Abraxas Corporation,
Arlington, Va.
Kevin
M. O'Connell, Senior Partner, O'Connell & Co, Washington
and Hong Kong
