Alexander May Corporate China Lawyer for almost 20 years

I have been a lawyer in China for almost 2 decades. I offer practical, non-theoretical advice about how to do business in China. I can help spare you a lot of lost time, money and aggravation. I can effectively balance the often competing interests of business and law. I have contributed to the success of many deals for international and Chinese companies. I can be a valuable guide to investors in China from establishment to financing, acquisitions and restructuring. I have frequently consulted on difficult issues and I have been told I am quick to devise practical solutions. I am sincere in my commitment to clients and they value my drafting skills, ability to efficiently manage transactions and negotiate effectively. I have also been recognized for my effective corporate training on legal issues such as FCPA and anti-corruption policies and compliance and contract drafting. I have also successfully trained local lawyers to international best practices standards. I have advised clients in industries including advertising, agriculture, banking, block chain and cryptocurrency, data privacy, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, hotel, IT, logistics, medical devices, oil & gas, PE, pharmaceuticals, retail, real estate, sports, textiles and technology. I have advised numerous major international companies as well as small and medium-sized overseas and Chinese companies. I have also managed matters for major international law firms where they have had no local presence or are conflicted. My articles on law and policy have been published in publications such as the Far Eastern Economic Review and Wall Street Journal. I also assisted in drafting and proofing various Chinese securities laws in collaboration with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and China Securities Regulatory Commission. Specialties: business establishment and strategy, M&A, private equity and venture capital, data privacy, anti-corruption, finance, licensing, fashion, franchising and labor. Takeaways about Alexander - versatile, competent, creative, astute.