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Legal counsel in the United States for Chinese parties
Host-country lawyers for Chinese enterprises and investors — M&A and FDI screening, corporate formation, IP, employment, trade compliance, and disputes — listed under China Legal Portal’s International Lawyers directory.
At a glance
Typical matters include CFIUS/FDI screening coordination, US entity setup, IP and technology deals, trade and customs, employment of assignees, and commercial disputes or arbitration seated in the US.
Quick facts
- Key citiesNew York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington DC
- FocusInvestment screening, corporate, IP, trade, employment, disputes
- AudienceChinese enterprises, investors, and outbound counsel
- DirectoryDJCF region: United States (International Lawyers)
Cities with listed counsel
Practice focus for this corridor
Lawyers in United States (13 listed)
Sophia Liang
David Chen
Marcus Reynolds
Marcus Webb
Sarah Mitchell
David Jackson
Steven Davis
Brian Johnson
Robert Williams
Michael Nguyen
James Garcia
Daniel Park
Orientation for Chinese parties
Market entry & corporate
US market entry often involves entity choice, state of formation, tax registration, and commercial contracts. Structure may interact with a China parent or Hong Kong / Singapore holding company, plus China-side outbound formalities.
Investment screening
Certain foreign investments may face national-security review (commonly discussed under CFIUS). Rules are fact-specific; obtain US counsel early on sensitive deals. This page is orientation only.
Employment & assignees
Sending staff from China raises immigration, employment, and compliance questions. Local employment counsel often coordinates with immigration specialists.
IP, data & trade
Technology transfer, trademarks, patents, export controls, and customs issues frequently arise. Align host-country advice with China-side IP and data strategies.
Disputes
Contracts may choose US courts or arbitration. Cross-border enforcement is fact-specific. Many matters benefit from coordinated PRC and US counsel.
Working with PRC counsel
China Legal Portal’s Into China directory covers PRC counsel for China-side documents, labor, regulatory, or dispute work. Use Find Counsel when both jurisdictions matter.
FAQ
Who is this United States corridor for?
Chinese enterprises, investors, and their advisers who need US-qualified counsel for investment, trade, employment, IP, or disputes — often alongside PRC counsel.
Does China Legal Portal provide legal advice?
No. It is a directory and information resource. Engage counsel directly for advice on your matter.
When do I also need a lawyer in China?
When documents, approvals, assets, employees, or disputes sit in the PRC (or Hong Kong), or when outbound investment requires China-side corporate, tax, or regulatory work.
How are international lawyers listed?
They appear in the DJ-Classifieds International Lawyers region tree. See listing standards for claim and verification expectations.
Is CFIUS or FDI screening covered here?
This page introduces US counsel who may handle investment and regulatory matters. Screening rules change; obtain advice from qualified US counsel.
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Documents or disputes still sit in China?
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