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Time2014-09-25 | 09:00 - 16:00
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Venue:The Longemont Hotel
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Fee:Members: 600 RMB |
Non Members: 1000 RMB
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As companies rapidly expand in China, it is imperative to have the right information and know-how to implement a successful business plan.
During the China Investment Conference, the European Union Chamber of Commerce will gather specialists from law firms, consultancy companies, tax and investment experts to talk about the key issues when expanding a business in China. This event is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the experts involved in every step of the expansion. From the new opportunities in the FTZ and the new industrial land use laws to tax implications and analysis of HR issues, the conference will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key issues involved when expanding a business in China.
This Conference is also a perfect platform for Chinese Development Zones and Industrial Parks to present themselves to European companies. If you are interested to have more information, please contact Eliza Zheng, ezheng@europeanchamber.com.cn or 021 6385 2023-105.
We thank DUSA and Taicang Roundtable for their support.
We thank our Sponsors!
Agenda
09.00-09.30 Registration
09.30-09.40 Welcome Remarks, Mick Adams, Vice Chairman of the Board, European Chamber Shanghai
09.40-10.10 Key Note Speech "China’s economy in 2020", Richard Cant, Regional Director, Dezan Shira & Associates
10.10-10.30 Shanghai (China) Pilot Free Trade Zone – what does it mean for your business?, Eric Liu, Counsel, Linklaters
10.30-11.00 Coffee Break
11.00-11.30 Changes in China's industrial land supply, Cody Chen, Senior Counsel, TaylorWessing
11.30-12.00 Updates on the transition from business tax to VAT, Christophe Marquis, Managing Director Shanghai, S.J.Grand Financial & Tax Consultancy
12.00-12.30 Update on China's amended company law, Dr. Benjamin Kroymann, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
12.30-14.00 Lunch & Networking
14.00-14.30 Cross-border cash management, Stefano Chao, Investment Manager, AZ Investment Management
14.30-15.00 Talent: Finding and Keeping Your Biggest China Asset, Angie Eagan, Managing Director for China, MRIC Group
15.00-15.15 Closing Remarks, Mick Adams, Vice Chairman of the Board, European Chamber Shanghai
15.15 Networking Coffee
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Speakers
Mr. Cody Chen
Mr. Cody Chen
Cody Chen is a partner at the European law firm Taylor Wessing Shanghai Office. He advises European and international clients on various legal matters and business transactions in China and cross-border. His special focus areas are foreign direct investment, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, commercial, real estate, construction as well as dispute resolution. Cody advises clients from various industries with an emphasis on real estate, construction, chemical and logistics.
Cody studied law at Southwest University of Political Science & Law and was admitted to the Chinese bar in 1999. Before joining Taylor Wessing’s Shanghai Office, Cody worked in a major Chinese firm in west China.
Cody is a frequent commentator of Chinese law. He has published articles and spoken at various events regarding Chinese legal environment and development.
Mr. Stefano Chao
Mr. Stefano Chao
At AZ Investment Stefano is responsible for the management of a Chinese liquidity fund and the China research team. Pior to joining the AZ Investment team, Stefano worked for seven years in the Fixed Income Division of Lehman Brothers in New York. Stefano holds a BA in Economics from Yale University and an MBA from the China Europe International Business School.
Dr. Benjamin Kroymann
Dr. Benjamin Kroymann
Dr. Benjamin Kroymann is a partner with Squire Patton Boggs in China. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, general corporate work and equity capital markets. With more than 10 years of China-related experience, he has a particular focus on business transactions between China and Europe. Benjamin has gained considerable experience in advising foreign clients on inbound work to China, especially on the acquisition of Chinese businesses and the establishment and operation of joint ventures with Chinese partners. Benjamin is recommended as a “Leader in his Field” by Chambers & Partners for European-Chinese transactions. He wrote his PhD thesis on Chinese corporate law and is a regular speaker and writer on Chinese legal matters.
Ms. Angie Eagan
Ms. Angie Eagan
Ms Angie Eagan has been in China assisting multinational companies to develop and implement successful HR and business development strategies since 1995, addressing issues such as starting and building a China presence, driving cultural change, localizing management, building brand relevance, developing retention platforms, and building cross-cultural teams. As Managing Director, China, for MRIC Group, Ms Eagan is responsible for the entire sales and delivery teams for the group in China. After joining MRIC Group in 2010, Ms Eagan began leading MRIC’s RPO, assessment and employer branding firm, called Talos Asia. In 2012, she became the China MD of the entire group.
Prior to joining MRIC Group, she was Vice President of Young & Rubicam Brands in China, and head of Brand Management for Burson-Marsteller China. She has spoken and published extensively on talent activation, leadership development, cross-cultural fluency, market entry and market expansion in China. She holds a US MBA and Masters in Organizational Development.
Mr. Richard Cant
Mr. Richard Cant
Richard Cant is the regional director of the Yangtze River Delta Region for Dezan Shira & Associates. Based in Shanghai, Richard guides foreign individuals and companies through the process of establishing, maintaining and expanding their businesses in China.
Richard's areas of practice cover accounting and taxation consulting for foreign-invested companies in China as well as business advisory for establishing companies in both mainland China and Hong Kong. In addition, Richard often presents to professional, trade, government and other international organizations on setting up and doing business in China.
Prior to Dezan Shira & Associates, Richard, an Australian lawyer and Certified Public Accountant, worked in business and commercial consulting both in Australia and China for the past twenty years. He was also previously a partner at Ernst & Young Australia. Richard holds an LLB from the University of Adelaide and a LLM from the University of Sydney.
Mr. Christophe Marquis
Mr. Christophe Marquis
Christophe Marquis is head of S.J. Grand’s Shanghai operations and has over 10 years experience in financial strategy, market entry, tax and capital optimization projects for international companies and foreign-invested enterprises in China.
Christophe has expert knowledge of Chinese multiple investment and compliance issues, individual and corporate tax, financial modeling, and due diligence supervision. Before joining S.J. Grand in 2002, Christophe was financial manager at the international joint venture tax advisory RSM Salustro Zhongrui CPAs in Beijing. In 2005, he relocated to Shanghai as S.J. Grand Chief Operating Officer, and in 2009 was appointed Managing Director.
At S.J. Grand, Christophe has provided incorporation support and investment evaluations for more than 100 FDIs in mainland China. He has developed and advised on the financial model, capitalization and financing for numerous businesses across the F&B industry: bars, clubs and restaurants; high-end confectionary products; fast-food; wine businesses; as well as consulting on master franchising. He has also made major contributions to the consolidation, organization and technical elevation of the firm in its provision of tailor made services for both SMEs and MNCs. He is a graduate in Finance and Asian Studies of the EICD 3A Ecole Internationale de Commerce et de Développement in Lyon and speaks English, French and Mandarin.
Mr. Eric Liu
Mr. Eric Liu
Eric is a PRC-qualified Counsel in Linklaters’ Shanghai office with considerable experience advising international financial institutions and corporates on cross-border M&A transactions, in particular inbound investments such as most recently AXA on its US$494m acquisition of HSBC’s general insurance and bancassurance businesses and Adecco on its acquisition of two PRC HR companies. Eric also regularly advises clients on the conduct of business and regulatory issues in the PRC and is a member of the firm’s cross-practice focus group advising overseas clients and bodies on developments with the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and their lobbying and consultation initiatives with government authorities. Eric holds a LL.B from University of Shanghai and a LL.M from University of Bristol. He is fluent in Mandarin and English.