Navigating the Challenges for Global China Business Restructuring

UK time:

09/07/2025 10:00 - 09/07/2025 11:00

Venue: Online

With global supply chains shifting and economic uncertainty creating new challenges, multinational companies are actively reassessing their business structures—both internationally and in China. Whether through divestitures or carve-out strategies, businesses are seeking ways to realign their balance sheets to meet shareholder expectations while remaining adaptable in a fast-changing market.

Despite evolving complexities, China remains a key market for many multinational companies. As businesses navigate operational decisions, finding the most effective strategy to manage their China presence is more critical than ever. Being well-informed about restructuring approaches and exit strategies can help foreign companies mitigate risks and seize new opportunities.

From regulatory approvals and tax implications to labour law compliance and cross-border transactions, understanding the legal and financial requirements in China is vital before deciding on the restructuring plan. Missteps in the restructuring process can lead to significant penalties, making careful navigation essential.

Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts will explore key considerations, challenges, and practical solutions for restructuring and exit strategies in China. Whether you're optimizing your business structure, consolidating operations, or planning a strategic exit, this session will equip you with valuable insights to make informed decisions.

Agenda

Introduction by CBBC (3 min)
Understand the key processes of restructuring WFOE by Hawksford (20 min)
Rules for Corporate Restructuring in China by Yingke Law Firm (20 min)
Question and Answer, moderated by CBBC (15 min)
Closing by CBBC (2 min)

Speakers

Jessie Ye

Associate Director,

Global Business Development,

Asia, Hawksford

Based in Shenzhen, China, Jessie is an Associate Director in Hawksford’s global business development team. Her primary focus is fostering foreign direct investment (FDI) and overseas direct investment (ODI) in China. In her role, Jessie is responsible for supporting Chinese companies in their global expansion efforts, helping them establish companies in various jurisdictions and providing ongoing services. She also assists foreign companies looking to enter the Chinese market, offering invaluable guidance and support. Jessie is fluent in Mandarin, English and Cantonese.

Stephanie Yan

Associate Director,

Corporate,

Asia, Hawksford

Stephanie Yan began her legal career at Simmons & Simmons LLP in 2009, where she developed significant expertise in corporate matters. Currently, she leads the Corporate Service Department at Hawksford China, providing a comprehensive range of consulting services related to the entire process of entity formation for international clients. Stephanie also has solid experience in company restructuring. Since 2017, Stephanie has also served as in-house legal counsel and data protection officer for Hawksford China.

Shelley Xie

Senior Partner

Yingke Law Firm

Mrs. Shelley Xie is recognised as a leading foreign-related lawyer listed in both the All China Lawyers Association and the Guangdong Lawyers Association. She is also a Registered Foreign Lawyer in England and Wales.

Shelley graduated from the School of Law at City University of Hong Kong and has been practicing since 2006. She currently serves as Vice Director of the Cross-Strait Legal Research Center of the Guangdong Lawyers Association and is a member of its Cross-Border Dispute Law Committee.

She has extensive experience advising on foreign investment, market exit and corporate restructuring projects in China. Shelley has also appeared as a expert witness on Chinese law before the High Court of Hong Kong and serves as an arbitrator and mediator for several domestic arbitration and commercial mediation institutions.

Her representative cases have been featured in publications such as “Guangdong Foreign-Related Lawyer Talents” and the “2014-2018 Compliation of Typical Foreign-Related Cases in Guangdong”. Several of her cases have received industry recognition, including the Third Prize for the Outstanding Legal Services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (2019-2022), Yingke Law Firm’s National Top Ten Foreign-Related Legal Service Cases (2024) and the Excellent Foreign-Related Legal Service Case Award from Futian District, Shenzhen (2023). Notably, her work on a U.S. SDN economic sanctions case and on China-Hong Kong cross-border M&A transactions has been recognised by Xinhua net and China University of Political Science and Law as a “2024 Legal Service Overseas Practice Cases”.

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