The China Desk at KKG Legal is a specialized advisory team dedicated to supporting Chinese companies investing and operating in Poland and the European Union, as well as European enterprises developing business relationships with partners in China.
Today, economic cooperation between Europe and China requires much more than just a well-drafted contract. The success of a project is determined by complex EU regulations, foreign direct investment (FDI) screening, supply chain security, and the strict requirements of financing institutions. We help plan and secure these aspects from day one, ensuring full legal compliance and business predictability.
We were the first law firm from Central and Eastern Europe to open a licensed representative office in China – located in Shenzhen, one of the country’s key economic and technological hubs. The leaders of our China Desk regularly travel to Asia, building direct relationships with local entrepreneurs, advisors, and institutions. In matters requiring the application of Chinese law, we cooperate exclusively with trusted, local law firms, ensuring smooth coordination of the entire project from Poland.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Chinese investors in Poland and the EU
- Market entry: We advise on choosing the optimal business structure, establish companies and branches, draft commercial agreements, and provide comprehensive day-to-day legal support.
- Investments and transactions: Our lawyers handle mergers and acquisitions, joint venture projects, and greenfield investments. We efficiently guide clients through FDI screening mechanisms and obligations arising from the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).
- Energy and industry: We support renewable energy (RES) and energy storage projects, secure the supply of technology and components, and advise on large-scale industrial and infrastructure investments.
- Compliance and regulation: Our team ensures legal security in areas such as international sanctions, AML, personal data protection, public procurement, and employment law.
- Employment & HR: we support employers in hiring employees, preparing employment documentation, and addressing matters related to the employment of foreign nationals in Poland.
Polish and European companies working with China
- Contracts with Chinese partners: We negotiate and review supply, distribution, licensing, and technology transfer agreements—placing special emphasis on solid securities and guarantees, and effective dispute resolution clauses.
- Counterparty verification: In cooperation with trusted local advisors, we conduct due diligence on Chinese business partners.
- Entering the Chinese market: We coordinate legal support directly in China, leveraging the potential of our Shenzhen office and our trusted network of partner law firms.
When a dispute arises
- Litigation and arbitration: We represent clients in court and arbitration proceedings at the intersection of Europe and China, including cases concerning the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.
- Asset recovery: We conduct cross-border activities aimed at tracing debtors' assets and ensuring effective enforcement.
WHY US?
- Direct presence in China: We operate a licensed representative office in Shenzhen and maintain well-established relationships in the Asian market. We are the only Polish founding member of BRILSA (Belt and Road International Legal Service Association, 一带一路法律服务联盟). We are also a member of the Asian Forum Employers’ Association.
- The power of a full-service firm: We have been advising businesses for over 30 years. The China Desk team regularly draws on the expertise of our practices in arbitration, energy, M&A, compliance, restructuring and employment & HR.
- Strong arbitration practice: KKG Legal is recommended by Chambers and Partners in the Arbitration category (Band 2). Furthermore, the leaders of the China Desk are listed as arbitrators for renowned institutions: the Hainan International Arbitration Court (HIAC) and the Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC).
- Personal partner involvement: We guarantee that the leaders of the China Desk directly and actively supervise the execution of every project.
- Business approach: We speak the language of business. Working fluently in Polish and English, we perfectly understand cultural differences and the real expectations of partners on both sides.
