The emerging countries in Asia present tremendous growth opportunities for global entrepreneurs and multinational companies to participate in the dynamic expansion of business and trade in this region. In this expanded second edition of Doyle's Practical Guide to Business Law in Asia, students, business executives, and practitioners can receive specific answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning foreign investment in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Doyle's Practical Guide specifically answers the legal and business questions most frequently asked by foreign investors in a concise, user-friendly way by using clear examples to illustrate how the up-to-date legal rules are applied in actual situations. Each chapter has been created by practicing attorneys in the relevant countries, and they reflect the current rules that apply for successful entry into the world's most dynamic business sphere.

Today, Asia's emerging countries form an integral part of any successful global business strategy and offer tremendous growth opportunities for multinational companies and global entrepreneurs alike. But with these vast opportunities also come very real legal challenges and risks. This work is the definitive and practical guide to navigating through the many complex legal systems in the world's most dynamic region. Whether already conducting business in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, or just in the planning stages, this one-stop guide is an invaluable reference for answering the critical questions. "An invaluable, one stop reference for in-house counsel responsible for multiple countries in Asia." -- Sheana Chen, Regional Legal Counsel -- Asia, Texas Instruments "Even those of us who have lived and worked overseas for decades, appreciate the wisdom presented in this book." -- Craig S. Smith, Global Officer of Operations, Marriott International "Recommended reading for navigating the legalities of doing business in emerging countries in Asia. The lucid presentation makes the critical issues easily understandable." -- Vikrant C. Gandhe, Company Secretary, Tech Mahindra Limited "This easy-to-read book is highly recommended for foreign investors seeking to understand the key legal issues relating to business operations in Asia." -- Albert Vincent Y. Yu Chang,Co-chair, Asia-Pacific Committee, American Bar Association Section of International Law "With this book, Michael Doyle has proven himself to be one of the leading authorities on investment law in developing Asia. It's an invaluable guide." -- Brian Braden, Vice President of Global Consumer Products, Starbucks Coffee Company Visit www.doylesguideasia.com to view the author's website for Doyle's Practical Guide.

The rapid and continuing development of the Chinese economy and its markets has made business with China an integral component of the strategies of countless foreign companies, regardless of their size or form. However, in order to turn opportunities into successful enterprises, managers need a practical guide on the legal aspects of conducting business in China, and on the strategies for effectively circumventing unnecessary risks while simultaneously using the legal system to strengthen operations and protect interests. This remarkable book provides the necessary insight and guidance to devise a corporate strategy, and to tackle issues relating to common aspects of doing business with Chinese counterparts, investing in a Chinese enterprise, and engaging in business operations there. Drawing on expertise gained during eight years in China serving the legal needs of foreign companies, the author shows how many of the mistakes that foreign companies make can easily be avoided by conducting a proper due diligence and understanding how applicable laws work in practice. He clearly describes the opportunities and pitfalls exposed as a foreign investor engages with such elements of business in China as the following: negotiating a detailed written contract; performing a legal and commercial due diligence on a prospective partner; resolving disputes through negotiation, arbitration or litigation; establishing and enforcing trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights; investing in China; considering the joint venture structure; expanding through a merger or acquisition; restructuring or liquidating an operation; designing and implementing effective corporate governance; retaining, managing and terminating employees; arranging funds into and out of China; ensuring both tax efficiency and tax compliance; and avoiding criminal liabilities in the course of doing business. Whether seeking to source from China or to establish manufacturing facilities in China to produce for export, to sell products or services on the domestic market, or even just to act as a conduit between China and the outside world, business managers and their counsel from all over the globe and across all industries will benefit enormously from this deeply informed, insightful, and practical guide

This book provides domestic law expertise, on-the-ground experience, and a global perspective of 14 countries and jurisdictions (Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) and addresses topics such as: establishing a business presence; foreign investments; operational issues; litigation and dispute resolution; and developing an exit strategy.