Mr. Matthew Murphy

GLG News by Mr. Matthew Murphy, Managing Director

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China Commences Review of Nestl?'s bid for Hsu Fu Chi

October 17, 2011

China is examining the Swiss food giant’s bid to acquire a majority stake in the domestic candymaker.

China's Seed Industry

April 3, 2011

This article provides a snapshot of China's seed industry.

Cloud Computing and Chinese Law

November 23, 2010

This article provides a snapshot of the Chinese laws that are applicable to cloud computing issues in China.

China’s Commercial Vehicle Industry - A snapshot

September 2, 2010

Analysis of:China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law – an analysis of recent decisions regarding foreign investment and trade | www.mmlcgroup.com

This article briefly looks at the major commercial vehicle manufacturers in China, and foreign investment in the area, before going on to describe the major government departments involved in regulating the sector.  It is intended to provide a snapshot of the commercial vehicle/truck market in China for potential foreign investors.

Privacy Protection in China – Latest Developments

August 27, 2010

Analysis of:China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law – an analysis of recent decisions regarding foreign investment and trade | www.mmlcgroup.com

This article looks at a recent Chinese court decision which extended the application of Article 253 of the PRC Criminal Law to common citizens in China.  Until this decision was issued, come commentators had thought that Article 253 was limited to the actions of employees of state agencies involved in special sectors, such as the telecoms sector. This article also provides a general overview of the various laws that can be used to protect privacy in China.

Mergers and Acquisitions by Foreign Entities in China

August 24, 2010

Since China's adoption of the “Open Door” policy and entry into the World Trade Organization (‘WTO’), merger and acquisition activities in China have become an increasingly attractive alternative to foreign investors as compared to foreign direct investment. Despite the global economy crisis, China is still Asia's largest merger and acquisition market. Foreign investors are increasingly using merger and acquisition transactions to establish or expand their Chinese business operations. The increased pace of foreign merger and acquisition activity has contributed to restructuring of the foreign merger and acquisition regulation system in China. Generally speaking, the Chinese government is taking positive attitude toward foreign mergers and acquisitions in many areas, depending on the industries involved and relevant social issues. This article gives an overview of the laws and regulations governing mergers and acquisitions by foreign entities in China.

Employee-Inventor Rights under the Latest PRC Patent Law and Regulations

July 29, 2010

Analysis of:Chinese Patent Law | www.mmlcgroup.com

The State Council of the People’s Republic of China issued the new Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law (the Detailed Rules) on January 9, 2010. The amended Detailed Rules causes some changes regarding the legal rights of service invention employees.

China's Auto Industry - Top Ten Manufacturers and Key Government Issues

June 9, 2010

Analysis of:China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law – an analysis of recent decisions regarding foreign investment and trade | www.mmlcgroup.com

This article looks at the top ten passenger vehicle manufacturers by sales in 2009, and briefly touches on the latest government policy for regulation of the industry. It also briefly looks at the key government departments involved in regulating investment in the auto industry in China.

China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Panasonic-Sanyo Transaction

November 11, 2009

Analysis of:China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Panasonic-Sanyo Transaction | www.mmlcgroup.com

The Chinese Anti-Monopoly Bureau (AMB) handed down its decision in early November 2009, regarding Panasonic’s acquisition of Sanyo. The AMB approved the transaction subject to divestiture of certain assets. The decision is more comprehensive that previous decisions, although this case was the first to go into a third phase of investigation by the AMB indicating the complications involved.

The Regulation of Online Games in China

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:The Regulation of Online Games in China | www.mmlcgroup.com

The online games industry in China is becoming incredibly profitable, with millions of regular users and an endless thirst for new games and technology. This article looks at the regulations and departments in China that are claiming authority to regulate this space. As expected there is considerable room for improvement, however the regulatory environment is beginning to take shape.

China’s Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Pfizer-Wyeth Transaction

September 29, 2009

Analysis of:China’s Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Pfizer/Wyeth Transaction | www.mmlcgroup.com

On 29 September 2009, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) published another decision from its fledgling Anti-Monopoly Bureau (“AMB”), this time concerning the acquisition of Wyeth by US drug heavy-weight, Pfizer. Approval was granted to the transaction, ahead of approval from the US Federal Trade Commission, Australian ACCC and the Canadian Competition authority.

An analysis of China's Anti-Monopoly Bureau's decisions involving international M&A transactions, including the InBev/AB, Coca Cola/Huiyuan and Mitusbishi/Lucite transactions.

April 27, 2009

Analysis of:China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law – an analysis of recent decisions regarding foreign investment and trade | www.mmlcgroup.com

The new Chinese Anti-Monpoly Bureau ("AMB") has issued a number of controversial decisions in recent months, involving intenational M&A transactions.  It has approved most transactions, although many on a conditional basis, but it refused to approve the greatly followed Coca Cola acquisition of Huiyuan.  This article looks at the law, the criteria applied by the AMB, the facts and decision issued in a number of cases, and provides guidelines that companies should look at prior to approaching the AMB for approval.

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