China legal matters,
handled at your Tokyo desk.
Cross-border insolvency, IP, dispute resolution, and ongoing China advisory—delivered as a single Tokyo-Nihonbashi window with execution by Haihua Yongtai's nationwide specialist teams across China.
A rare combination in the market
Most Japanese local law firms cannot substantively execute in China (no familiarity with PRC law, no PRC-qualified lawyers). Most Chinese law firms have no real foothold in Japan (the foreign-counsel regime is restrictive; Japanese-language client work is underdeveloped). The combination—mobilizing both jurisdictions' lawyer resources while operating in Japanese business conventions—is uncommon.
We operate as a single window from Tokyo Nihonbashi: communication, billing, and contracting in Japanese (and Japanese yen). Execution on the China side is handled directly by Haihua Yongtai's specialist teams across major Chinese cities and their network with PRC courts, regulators, and counterparties.
Five China-side modules
For Japanese enterprises, foreign liquidators, and cross-border investors. Every module runs as a coordinated bilingual lawyer effort.
Cross-border insolvency, liquidation & NPL recovery
Asset tracing, preservation, monetization, and enforcement of recoveries in China for Japanese trustees, foreign liquidators, and Hong Kong receivers/liquidators.
- China asset tracing & identification
- Court-ordered preservation in PRC
- Bankruptcy claim filing & representation
- NPL portfolio disposition & auction
- Cross-border recovery coordination
China IP for Japanese groups (TM / Patent / Copyright)
Trademark portfolio, patent prosecution, copyright registration, domain disputes, brand enforcement—end-to-end management of China IP estate for Japanese listed and pre-IPO groups.
- Multi-class trademark strategy
- TM examination, opposition & review
- Patent filing, invalidation & litigation
- Copyright registration & licensing
- Infringement investigation & enforcement
Cross-border dispute resolution & arbitration
PRC court litigation, CIETAC / BAC / SHIAC arbitration, cross-border service of process, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.
- PRC court representation
- CIETAC / SHIAC / BAC arbitration
- Cross-border service & evidence preservation
- Recognition & enforcement of foreign awards
- Mediation & settlement negotiation
China DD & transaction support
Pre-deal legal, financial, regulatory, operational, and licensing diligence; deal structure; earn-outs and exit mechanics; post-close compliance build-out.
- Legal / financial DD
- Regulatory & compliance risk assessment
- VIE / red-chip structure analysis
- Transaction documentation & negotiation
- Post-close integration (PMI)
Ongoing China legal desk & compliance support
Annual retainer service for Japanese enterprises operating in or entering China: daily advisory, contract review, compliance build-out, annual legal review, and regulatory monitoring.
- Annual retainer (bilingual)
- China contract review & negotiation
- Data compliance & PIPL
- Antitrust & anti-bribery compliance
- Annual review & regulatory updates
Who this is for
We focus on these five client types. Each requires a team that genuinely understands PRC practice while operating in Japanese business style.
Japanese trustees & administrators
Court-appointed trustees in Japan needing to trace and recover assets of debtors in China.
Hong Kong & offshore liquidators
Liquidators appointed by Hong Kong High Court or offshore jurisdictions, with PRC-side asset work.
Japanese listed & pre-IPO groups
Companies with PRC subsidiaries or significant assets, needing ongoing legal, IP, and compliance support.
Cross-border investors & funds
Funds doing China M&A or asset disposition—DD through closing through exit.
Japanese parties in active disputes
Japanese companies facing PRC litigation, arbitration, regulatory enforcement, or contract disputes.
Japanese Companies' China Matters · Reference Fee Ranges
Reference ranges for common matters. China litigation and recovery work is quoted separately based on claim value.
| Service Item | Fee Model | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| China subsidiary PIPL / data compliance review | Project | ¥800K–2.5M |
| China employment compliance / dismissal dispute prevention | Project | ¥400K–1.2M |
| China withdrawal / liquidation support for Japanese companies | Project | ¥3M–15M |
| China litigation / arbitration support (per case) | Project + claim ratio | ¥1.5M + (negotiated) |
| China IP infringement enforcement | Project + success fee | ¥800K + 8–15% of claim |
| Annual China-matter compliance counsel (incl. quarterly briefings) | Annual | ¥1.2M–4M / yr |
Initial 30-minute consultation is available online at no charge. Final quotes depend on claim value, jurisdiction, and urgency.
Japanese Companies' China Matters · Standard 6-Step Process
A 6-step path from needs identification to ongoing compliance loop.
China-Matter Risk Scan
Scan legal, tax, and data-compliance status of the China business; identify Top 5 risks.
Deep-Dive Diagnosis on Priority Issues
Targeted diagnosis on Top 1–3 risks (PIPL, dismissal disputes, IP, etc.).
Plan Design & Quote
Diagnosis-driven remediation plan. Confirm timeline, ownership, and fees.
Implementation
Contract revisions, policy drafting, process redesign, training delivery.
China On-the-Ground Coordination
Local execution (filings, defense, negotiations) via Haihua Yongtai China alliance.
Annual Compliance Counsel
Annual compliance loop: quarterly reports + annual review + regulatory update briefings.
Frequently asked questions
Who actually does the work in China?
Can we work entirely in Japanese?
How do you charge?
Can you join an ongoing matter mid-stream?
How long does PRC asset tracing typically take?
How do you handle cross-border data compliance?
Hand the China problem to a team that understands it.
Whether it is an in-flight insolvency, an asset to recover, an upcoming dispute, or a forward-looking China strategy—the first conversation is complimentary. We will listen, then tell you whether and how we can help.