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Xiao Yong
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Biography
Xiao Yong's practice focuses on all aspects of joint ventures, foreign direct investment, telecommunications, information technology, retail services, franchising, technology transfer and large infrastructure and construction projects. He is experienced in structuring all forms of direct investments in the PRC, as well as in seeking approval authority from high-level government agencies. In recent years, Xiao Yong has represented large international companies in the establishment of nationwide distribution networks, retailing companies, leasing companies, and other businesses in the services section in China.

Representative Experience
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  • Representing a Chinese oil companies in connection with the acquisition of an interest in an European holding company with petroleum interest in Kazakhstan
  • Representing an Asian energy company in connection with the acquisition of operating interests in a petroleum block in China
  • Representing a major Chinese state-owned company in connection with its proposed investment in a mining project in Zimbabwe
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Education and Professional Background
  • UC Berkeley Boalt Hall Law School, LL.M., 1999
  • University of New York Law School, visiting scholar, guest lecturer on Chinese Law, 1992
  • International Development Law Institute of Italy, 1986
  • Wuhan University Law School, B.A./LL.B., 1985
  • Assistant Chair of the Foreign Investment Law Department of the Ministry of Foreign Economic Trade and Cooperation (MOFTEC) Office of Treaties and Legal Affairs
  • Admitted to practice: China, 1987
Activities and Affiliations
  • Fellow: All China Law Society
Publications and Presentations
  • "New Methods for the Conduct of International Business," published by CITIC Publishing
  • "Legal Problems of Foreign Investment Enterprises," International Trade News
  • "Legal Problems of the Establishment of a Holding Company in China by Foreign Investors," Hong Kong East Asia Business Review
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Xiao Yong
Partner
Co-Administrative Partner, Beijing
Co Administrative Partner, Shanghai
20/F, Beijing Silver Tower
No. 2 Dong San Huan Bei Lu
Chaoyang District
Beijing  100027
China
86.10.6410.6392 : Tel
86.10.6410.6360 : Fax
xyong@velaw.com
 
Alternate Office
No. 149
Yan Qing Road
Shanghai  200031
China
86.21.6474.8088 : Tel
86.21.6474.8099 : Fax

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