Nordics Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
- Market Access, Foreign Investment and Operations in China
China is the world's second largest economy and still one of the world’s fastest growing economies and rapidly developing B2C and B2B markets with Real GDP projected to grow by 5% in 2024.
But doing business in China is not a simple matter and requires real market insights and cooperating with people on the ground who can offer expert advice, support and guide you in the right direction.
About Us
Nordics Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (China-direct.biz) in Shanghai offers practical advice and supporting business and legal services to international investors and mostly Scandinavian companies regarding market access, foreign investment and operations in China.
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When supporting companies in China, we understand that the key to our clients’ success is not alone to understand our own business. It is to understand yours.
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Working with us means entering into a partnership in which we will not only give you advice but also give you our opinion.
We also operate the Nordic Life Science Platform (NLSP) that gives Nordic life science & welfare technology companies a more safe, efficient, and easier access to China's healthcare market by taking advantage of the preferential policies and opportunities at Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone. Please check www.nlsp.dk for further details.
Our Team
Doing business in China is all about people, the people that work for you and with you. Our management team has a strong legal and business background with more than 30 years of experience in assisting foreign-invested enterprises with the critical success factors of doing business in China. Everything we do is based on practical solutions to daily operational issues.
Noam David Stern,
Founder & Partner
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B.Sc. and M.Sc. International Business from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, lived in China since 2005.
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Over 20 years of hands-on experience in advising and servicing foreign companies with market access, company set-ups and operations in China.
Daisy Du,
Senior Legal Counsel
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Attorney-at-Law. Master of Laws (LLM) from Durham University, UK, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and business degree from New Zealand.
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Solid legal expertise and experience with general corporate matters, IPR, incorporation, JVs, corporate governance, employment, and commercial contracts.
Ellie Zhang,
Senior Legal Counsel
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Attorney-at-Law. Master of Laws (LLM) from Nanjing University, PRC.
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Strong legal expertise and experience with corporate law, IP law, litigation, and supporting foreign-invested companies in China.
Ian Cheng,
Senior Legal Counsel
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Attorney-at-Law. Master of Laws (LLM) from Nanjing University, PRC.
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Strong legal know-how and experience with advertising law, anti-competition law, IP law, corporate law, and litigation in China.
Our Services
Our legal and business services are based on international understanding and practices. We offer practical and well-proven solutions to everyday challenges based on many years of real operational experience in China.
LEGAL SERVICES
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Company Set-up (China Co., Ltd.): Manage company set-up process including business & legal advice, guideline & checklist, information & document collection, online & offline record-filings, lease agreement, business license, company seals, tax registration, bank accounts, electronic u-keys, trading registrations, and other permits and licenses.
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Company Deregistration or Suspension: Manage company closure or business suspension procedures.
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Company Registration (HK Limited): Manage company registration process including name registration, registered address, certificate of incorporation, business registration certificate and company seal.
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Company Management:
- Safeguard important statutory documents, business license, permits and company seals, and record use subject to written instructions.
- Ensure compliance including any new requirements, policy changes and notifications by the local authorities and similar, act as the main point of contact, and report back from time to time.
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Other: Corporate Restructuring, Commercial Transactions, Joint Ventures, M&A’s, Legal Compliance, Arbitration and Litigation.
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IPR Protection (Patent, Trademark and Copyright): Prepare action plan, online monitoring, conduct research, prepare & file applications, handle registrations, manage IP infringements and enforce IP rights.
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Contract Reviewing & Drafting: Check, revise and prepare contracts and similar in English & Chinese according to Chinese laws, regulations and practices such as data privacy policy / supplier / distribution / agent / OEM / employment / JV / shareholder / share transfer / confidentiality / non-disclosure / leasing contracts.
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HR/Employment: Prepare Employment Contract and Employee Handbook in English & Chinese according to Chinese Labour (Contract) Law and practices including legal advice and tips.
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Labour Dispute Settlement: Act as an intermediary in negotiating and settling employment issues and terminations.
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Legal Due Diligence: Conduct background checks on existing or potential cooperation partners such as suppliers, customers and distributors in China.
BUSINESS SERVICES
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Market Appraisal: Expert advice on market entry, company set-up and start-up of operations in China.
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Market Entry Research: Analyse market conditions, entry requirements, laws, rules & regulations, stakeholders and other critical factors in China.
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Finance & Tax Advisory: Analyse and propose optimal set-up in terms of tax benefits, bookkeeping, budget control, cash flow, registered capital, profit repatriation, payment remittance and similar.
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Contract Negotiations: Provide advice and practical support before and during talks in China to secure best legal and commercial terms & conditions.
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Project Management: Direct on the ground support during pre-investment, company set-up, start-up, interim period or specific business project.
Track Record
We have great expertise and experience from working with companies in the wind power, maritime, automotive, soil & water, medical equipment, design & lifestyle, baby products, and F&B industries and from our own work in FMCG, Retail, Corporate Services and Commercial Real Estate.
Selected References: Bloomingville, Boxon, Cadot Design, Danish EPA, DCBF, Dolphin Care, DOG Copenhagen, Ejlskov, EUSME Centre, Fabrika, FB Trading, FOM Technologies, Gran Living/AYTM, Granudan, Hübsch, Inrotech, Kids Uni, Leaf Digital, MagVenture, Medema, mushie, NAE Group, PTL Group, PVC Information Council, Rehaler, Rosan Bosch Studio, SinoScan, SocietyofLifestyles, VIA University College, WISOR, WOCA, Wood4Food, Yaxell Europe, ZITON, Ølbrygging
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Nordics Management Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Room 2003, Level 20, The Center, No. 989 Changle Road, Xuhui, Shanghai 200031, China
中国上海市徐汇区长乐路989号上海世纪商贸广场20楼2003室 200031
