With increasing volatility in worldwide commodity markets and prices, both Chinese and foreign companies have been expanding their agricultural product, precious/base metal, fuel oil and other commodity-related investments in China. At present, the commodities markets in China are still in a development stage, with only a few exchanges in China trading in a small group of commodities. In the next few years, the Chinese government will gradually allow more commodities products to be traded in China along with various related derivatives. In addition, foreign invested enterprises will be allowed to have an increasingly larger role in the commodities industry in China. Lehman, Lee & Xu’s attorneys are already assisting its clients on entering the Chinese market and/or expand their pre-existing operations in China. Our attorneys are experienced in dealing with clients at all levels and areas of the commodities business and their specific issues, including products producers, financial institutions, and trading companies (involved in both spot and futures trading). As legal advisors in this area, we provide assistance in:
Advising on the latest local laws and regulations regarding all aspects of physical trade of goods and commodities/derivatives trading; and
Initial foreign direct investment set up of a commodities-related business in China; and
Structuring of trading and commodity-related investment transactions; and
Acquisition of interest in a local trading or brokerage firm; and
Commercial litigation of contractual disputes
Contact Us Email: Lily Han Email: Lhan@lehmanlaw.com
