- Asia
- China Group
- Japan Group
- Vietnam
Allens is a leading international law firm with offices throughout Australia and Asia. With 200 years of commercial practice experience, we have a distinguished reputation. We work with many of the world's leading organisations, including more than 75 of Australia's top 100 companies. They benefit from our innovative approach to complex work, technical expertise, commercial acumen and integrity.
Our China team has considerable experience advising Chinese companies on their investments into Australia and the Asia region. We are experienced in assisting clients to successfully navigate their deals through the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval process and in working with Chinese clients.
We are capable of providing the full suite of legal services in relation to Chinese clients' business issues in Australia. In particular, our Intellectual Property team regularly provide the full suite of IP prosecution, enforcement, licensing and litigation services in Australia to Chinese clients.
We also have extensive experience advising Australian companies on their investments into China. Our team not only provides clients with an excellent proficiency in language and cultural skills, but, even more importantly, in Chinese business practice, intuitively understanding the needs and business drivers of Chinese corporations and institutions. A number of our team members have lived and worked in China and speak Mandarin.
The Linklaters Alliance
Allens has an integrated alliance with the global law firm Linklaters. This alliance provides our clients with access to market-leading lawyers through a global network of 40 offices (including Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong) across 28 countries, as well as to vital emerging markets in Africa, Asia and South America.
Experience
Mining and minerals
Advised CITIC Pacific, Chengdu Tianqi Group, Chinalco Rio Tinto Exploration Co Ltd (CRTX), Zijin Mining Group, Jiuquan Iron & Steel (Group) Co Ltd (JISCO), Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia
Power
Advised State Grid Corporation of China, AusChina Energy Group
CIC, Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd (Goldwind), Goldwind
Oil & Gas
Advised Shell & PetroChina, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
Agribusiness
Advised Chinese SOE, Cubbie Station
Real Estate
Advised ISG Group, Goodman Group & CIC, Various Macquarie entities & CIC
Services
Advised CCCC international, Beijing Capital Group