Burkardt & Partner Rechtsanwälte (Shanghai)
Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
Burkardt & Partner Rechtsanwälte in Shanghai is a Chinese licensed law firm led by a German-Chinese management team. For nearly three decades the firm has focused on supporting predominantly German-speaking companies with cross-border investments and business activities in the People's Republic of China. The firm is a trusted partner to the Austrian Consulate General in Shanghai, and its founder Rainer Burkardt has served as a SHIAC arbitrator since 2013, reflecting deep engagement with both Chinese and international dispute resolution forums.
From market entry and corporate organization to licensing, joint venture contracts and compliance, Burkardt & Partner offers an integrated service model tailored to the needs of mid-sized and international clients operating in China. Their expertise covers market entry assessments, site selection, drafting and negotiating investment agreements, due diligence, and the preparation of corporate charters and joint venture agreements, with attention to ESG integration and de-risking measures.
On disputes, the firm provides both court and arbitration support in China, including direct representation before Chinese courts and participation in SHIAC proceedings. The team also assists with enforcement and cross-border dispute resolution, combining a Chinese license with European style communication and an international network to deliver efficient, practical outcomes.
About Burkardt & Partner Rechtsanwälte (Shanghai)
Founded in 1997
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Burkardt & Partner delivers targeted corporate and commercial guidance for cross-border investors in China. The firm performs market entry assessments and location analysis, drafts and negotiates investment and joint venture agreements, reviews land use, lease and construction contracts, and helps establish company structures and corporate governance. It also conducts contract due diligence, drafts and translates licenses and technology agreements, and integrates ESG and de-risking considerations into transactional planning.
On disputes, the firm offers legislative and regulatory risk management through court and arbitral representations in China. It handles litigation and enforcement before Chinese courts, supports disputes in SHIAC arbitrations, and advises on employment related disputes and other cross-border dispute resolution matters with an emphasis on efficient negotiation and decisive advocacy.
In real estate matters, the firm reviews land use rights, lease and construction contracts, and supports cross-border real estate transactions with due diligence, contract drafting, and negotiations. It provides guidance on regulatory requirements for property transactions, compliance with land use rules, and related contractual risk assessments to ensure robust and compliant property deals.
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