MMLC Group

Our practice areas ... . .
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS Our business transactions practice covers complex international mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, corporate finance, franchising and IP commercialisation transactions, foreign direct investment advisory, restructuring, anti-trust and competition law, Asian labor relations and consumer protection. We have acted in some of the most complex commercial transactions in Asia in recent times, in the capacity of market consultants, legal advisers or deal facilitators.	Check out our Publications section for our latest China Law and Business Updates, as well as case notes on topical areas of interest.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Our IP practice covers contentious and non-contentious issues relating to trademarks, patents, trade secrets, copyright, industrial designs, passing off/unfair competition, plant varieties and integrated circuits. We work with clients to properly and cost-effectively secure, protect and enforce their IP rights in China, Australia and globally.  We act  for some of the world's most well known companies in relation to IP rights, as well as counsel government regualtors and industry groups.
COMMERCIAL Our employment practice has received national recognition in 2006 and 2007, assisting the PRC government in various legislative review exercises.  We assist foreign and local employers in dealing with China’s ever changing labor law environment.  Our direct and indirect taxation practice is extremely active, in which we have assisted many of the world's leading companies to develop and implement sound tax minimisation strategies. BUSINESS SUPPORT Our business support group actively assists our clients in all aspects of their business in China, including timely accurate translations, management of China based entities including accounting and tax filings, industry research and analysis work, and business intelligence advisory.
INVESTMENT SERVICES Our market leading international investment services team provides innovative advisory services in relation to mergers and acquisitions, government relations, business development, quality assurance and risk management. Our investment services clients range from government groups to local and international companies looking to develop their investments in China, Asia or globally. Our investment services team cost-effectively manages many of our clients' investments in China - the MMLC Group provides management and support services for many well known trading companies, wholly foreign-owned entities, representative offices and joint ventures.