Chartered Laws

We help solve legal issues in or with China. Wherever you are.

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We help solve legal issues in or with China. Wherever you are.

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About Us

Chartered Laws is a legal service team comprised of senior lawyers from leading Chinese law firms, with extensive experience in cross-border investment and M&A, corporate governance, dispute resolution, labor and employment, as well as matrimonial and inheritance matters.

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Our Services

Investment/M&A

We help our clients set up wholly foreign owned enterprises (WFOEs), representative offices (ROs), and joint ventures (JVs) in China. In the meanwhile, we help our clients in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and split-ups. READ MORE

Corporate Governance & Business

We provide legal services and advice for international companies on their day-to-day management and businesses in China, including the drafting and review of internal rules and commercial contracts, advice on labor related issues, etc. READ MORE

Commercial Dispute Resolution

We can quickly understand foreign related cases, help clients to understand arbitration / court proceedings in China, conduct detailed legal analysis, and provide constructive and practical solutions for clients. READ MORE

Labor and Employment

In addition to the general legal services and advice on daily labor and employment matters, we also help our clients in downsizing / layoff, and in labor arbitration and court proceedings. READ MORE

Divorce

Foreign-related divorce cases are much more complicated than non-foreign-related ones. Our proficiency in English and experience in foreign-related divorce cases allow us to tailor efficient, practical and cost-effective legal strategies for clients. READ MORE

Inheritance

We provide legal services for overseas Chinese and their successors in inheriting properties, in particular, real estate in China. With considerable experience in such cases, we not only advise our clients on the documents required but also help process all the procedures in China. READ MORE

We provide valuable legal services for your business.

Meet Our Team

Helen WONG Partner/Senior Lawyer

With nearly a decade of dedicated legal practice, she has built a distinguished profile advising clients on complex cross-border matters. She specializes in foreign investment and mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and international commercial dispute resolution. A significant part of her practice also focuses on the nuanced area of cross-border labor and employment law, providing comprehensive counsel to multinational corporations. Renowned for her strategic acumen and deep understanding of both Chinese and international legal frameworks, she is a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of clients navigating the complexities of operating across borders.READ MORE

Billy CHEUNG Senior Lawyer

He has been practicing at a well-known law firm in China for over ten years. His legal practice primarily focuses on areas such as corporate acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations, corporate finance and capital markets, foreign direct investment, administrative law, and insurance law. He has provided legal services to a wide range of clients, including numerous large state-owned enterprises, multinational companies, and government departments.READ MORE

Tian PAN Partner/Senior Lawyer

She has established herself as a skilled attorney specializing in the complex areas of mergers & acquisitions, non-performing asset disposal, and bankruptcy & restructuring. She also possesses deep expertise in government relations, state-owned asset supervision, and regulatory compliance. READ MORE

Publications

Legal Perspective: Interpretation II of the Supreme People’s Court on the Application of Law in Labor Dispute Cases(2)

2. Core Legal Provisions and Judicial Interpretation 2.1 Invalidity of Agreements Waiving Social Insurance Contributions A landmark provision of Interpretation II clarifies that any agreement or commitment between an employer and an employee to forgo social insurance contributions is legally invalid. This directly addresses the prevalent practice in industries like catering and retail, where employers […]

October 7, 2025

Legal Perspective: Interpretation II of the Supreme People’s Court on the Application of Law in Labor Dispute Cases(1)

1. Introduction: Background and Legislative Purpose On August 1, 2025, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of the People’s Republic of China officially released the “Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Labor Dispute Cases (II)” (hereinafter referred to as “Interpretation II”), which came into force on September 1, 2025. […]

October 4, 2025

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We help solve legal issues in or with China. Wherever you are.