The risk of business undertakings being investigated by authorities in China, especially antitrust and anti-bribery authorities, is increasing.
So far this mainly applies to the automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device, household consumer products, insurance and Technology, Media & Telecommunications industries. However, there is obviously no “safe haven” anymore even in sectors so far not touched by current actual investigations.
In a most recent development China urges APEC and G20 countries to enhance cooperation in cracking down cross-border commercial briberies and tax avoidance; International companies operating in China are under sudden investigation of anti-bribery authorities based on allegations from disgruntled employees, competitors and criminals; NDRC, the Chinese price related antitrust enforcement authority and its counterparts in the EU, US and other jurisdictions join forces on an antitrust dawn raid. Such joint global efforts will have significant impacts on undertakings involved, which should cope with this development and should prepare themselves properly by ensuring full compliance of their operations. It is now time to ensure that your business is clean, before the authorities arrive with a broom.
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome experts who will present practical steps and actions to reduce your business risks in China.
Agenda
08.30-09.00 Registration
09.00-09.10 Welcome Remarks by European Chamber
09.10-09.30 Dawn Raid’s in China - How to Answer A Sudden Knock At Your Door? by Mike Goldammer, Partner, TaylorWessing
09.30-09.50 Dealing with Inquiries and Investigations by Regulators in China by Neal Beatty, Regional Director, Global Client Services, Greater China - Control Risks
09.50-10.10 Leadership in Crisis: Managing through dawn raids and investigations—and protecting corporate reputation: lessons from the front lines by St John Moore, Partner, Brunswick Group LLP
10.10-10.50 Panel Discussion and Q&A
10.50-11.00 Closing Remarks
Speakers
Mr. Mike Goldammer German Attorney-at-Law, Partner - Taylor Wessing China Group
Mike is a Partner within Taylor Wessing’s China Group. He is advising European MNC’s and SME’s from various industries on Corporate, M&A and Compliance related issues as regards to their China operations since more than 10 years. Throughout the last 3 years Mike has been focusing mainly on advising clients both as regards establishment of their China compliance management systems as well as in internal investigations & follow-ups from a legal perspective. Before joining Taylor Wessing in 2009 Mike has been working in Beijing for more than 5 years. During this time he has been heading the legal department of a multi-disciplinary consulting company headquartered in Germany. Mike is admitted to the German Bar. He is frequently speaking on China related compliance topics at different occasions. Mike is a German citizen, and speaks English and basic Chinese.
St. John Moore, Partner, Brunswick China
St. John provides counsel to Chinese and foreign companies on matters related to public affairs, issue and crisis management, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and long-term corporate reputation management.
St. John joined Brunswick in 2008 following seven years at APCO Worldwide where he advised foreign multinationals on investment, public affairs, government engagement, and corporate communications issues across China. He has been based in Beijing since 1999 and a resident of Hong Kong since the late 1970s.
St. John has extensive hands-on experience advising on technology, media, and telecom issues as well as natural resources sector. He is a key author and driver of Brunswick’s government and policy analysis.
Recent issue and crisis counsel includes high profile environmental incidents; multi-jurisdictional product recalls; food and safety recalls; anti-corruption investigations; intellectual property litigation; bankruptcy and criminal matters; class action cross-border lawsuits; and corporate espionage matters. He has advised on Chinese companies going global, including the acquisition of key assets and integration matters, as well as foreign companies acquiring assets in China.
Neal Beatty, Regional Director, Global Client Services, Greater China – Control Risks
Neal Beatty is the Regional Director for Global Client Services at Control Risks in Greater China, based in Shanghai. Neal is responsible for managing key account relationships and developing business with multinational clients in the region, advising on areas of integrity, security and political risk that impact their China operations. Neal also manages Control Risks’ growing business with Chinese companies looking to operate overseas, particularly in high-risk areas in the Middle East and Africa.
Neal consults with clients on issues relating to strategic risk management and crisis preparedness. Neal has assisted clients to assess vulnerability against internal and external threats and develop crisis management strategies. Neal also facilitates risk management workshops with senior management groups.
Neal has spent eighteen of the last twenty-one years living and working in Greater China.
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