At the risk of oversimplifying, 5% of the guidance you need for doing business & investing in China come from statutes, 30% from regulations and the remainder from unwritten practice. There is nothing inherently wrong with unwritten rules. Indeed, the constitution of the Great Britain is essentially uncodified customary practice. The challenge posed by unwritten rules in today's China, though, is that they constantly change and vary greatly across different locations.

Strategically located in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, ABW advises and represents clients in resolving difficult legal and regulatory issues affecting their transactions and management. As a market leader in PRC regulatory consulting and service, we stay on top of the dynamic interaction between the Chinese private economy and regulators at various levels.

For professionals at ABW, the only shortcut to the top is to “Get Down to The Business”. Our expertise and competency are not measured by the volume of memos piled up. Rather, we sort out the messy details and deliver concrete results. We do not shoot memos from armchairs; instead we provide practical advice and if needed, get the job done at service counters or document submission windows in the government buildings.

As the rule-based Chinese market economy matures, we at ABW, stand ready to assist you in adapting to the increasingly complex legal & regulatory landscape in China.