Michael MaLawyer in China
Legal counsel in China, in English, for the problems foreign businesses actually face: supplier disputes, copied designs, unpaid invoices, and criminal matters involving foreign nationals. You get a written assessment of the options and the costs before any step is taken.
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China-based lawyer · English & Chinese · Beijing International Club
Start from the situation you are in
Chinese Supplier Disputes
Deposit paid but nothing delivered, goods that do not match the order, or a supplier selling your product to others.
What to do nextIP Protection in China
A factory copying your design, your trademark registered by a supplier, or technical files that reappeared elsewhere.
What to do nextCommercial Litigation & Arbitration
Unpaid invoices, broken contracts, and arbitration clauses — assessed for forum, prospects, and enforcement.
What to do nextCriminal Defense for Foreign Nationals
Detention, police interviews, and bail applications, with consular and family communication handled in English.
What to do nextHow a matter is handled
- You describe the facts and send the documents you hold — contracts, payments, correspondence.
- You receive a written view of the available routes, what each requires, and the likely cost.
- Fees and scope are agreed in writing before substantive work begins.
- Updates are given at agreed milestones; you decide whether to proceed at each stage.
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NDA vs. NNN Agreement in China: What Foreign Businesses Should Know
Should you sign an NDA or an NNN agreement before sharing product designs with a Chinese manufacturer? Understand the differences, trade secret protection under Chinese law, key clauses, and enforceability.
Tell Us What Happened
A short summary of the facts and the documents you already hold is enough to start. Matters are discussed on a confidential basis.