Nicholas Chen to Speak at 2012 Nomura Investment Forum</h1> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen to Speak at 2012 Nomura Investment Forum</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:42:53 +0000</p> <p style="text-align:center"></p> <p> Partner Nicholas V. Chen will participate in a panel titled "Next steps toward a Greater China Economy" at the <a href="https://nomuraiconf.dealogic.com/iconf/iConf/planning/iConfRegistration.asp?doffadcbhnhhjcinppdkakolfolgmeipgjblcphanapfbnnojcfcdknbmhcagacafabihmlnhgcdcadghgpgblddpafilglgbeoniijajooeeihcdphgipefnkaamaca">2012 Nomura China Investment Investor Forum</a>, which will take place in Xiamen on April 25 and 26 2012. Other members of the panel include Zhang Guanhua, Deputy Director of the Institute of Taiwan Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Justina Yung, Research Fellow at the China Business Centre at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2012/04/nicholas-chen-speak-2012-nomura-investment-forum">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Vm_EyiMHq2Q:3v7Qm0sUziY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Vm_EyiMHq2Q:3v7Qm0sUziY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Forged in Purgatory Reviewed by Syndicated Columnist Frank Ching</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:13:10 +0000</p> <p><strong><em>Forged in Purgatory</em></strong> was reviewed by syndicated columnist Frank Ching yesterday. His review, which appeared in many major English-language newspapers in the Asia Pacific region, <a href="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/commentary/the-china-post/frank-ching/2012/02/08/330988/Exposing-Maos.htm" target="_blank">can be read here</a>. </p> <p>Translating and publishing <em><strong>Forged in Purgatory</strong></em> was a four year effort by many Pamir colleagues who feel it is important to share with the world the first-ever personal account of the Cultural Revolution written and published by a high ranking political insider in English. The book is available on Amazon.com in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forged-Purgatory-Wang-Zhongfang/dp/146621645X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0">paperback</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forged-in-Purgatory-ebook/dp/B006J8I1EO/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AU5CBAPW043HD">Kindle</a> versions. Please feel free to share. All proceeds from this book will be dedicated to promoting legal education and building rule of law in China.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2012/02/forged-purgatory-reviewed-syndicated-columnist-frank-ching">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=QcEDNoEDFo4:WxoURqA7KEU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=QcEDNoEDFo4:WxoURqA7KEU:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir to Represent the Professional Basketball Alumni Association in Asia</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:32:06 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group is proud to support and represent the Professional Basketball Alumni Association (“PBAA”) in its operations in Asia on an ongoing basis. </p> <p>The main goal of the PBAA is to put former professional basketball stars back in the game and allow worldwide audiences to revive the glory days of basketball. The PBAA serves its alumni by providing opportunities for career development, community service, fundraising and charitable activities by partnering with governments, non-profits and corporations from around the world for the benefit of disadvantaged children and families. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2012/01/pamir-represent-professional-basketball-alumni-association-asia">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=cKpx1zYwyH4:ex2PWAfTZIw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=cKpx1zYwyH4:ex2PWAfTZIw:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Congratulates Michael Lee</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:59:42 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group congratulates Michael Lee on his new position as Senior Group Counsel, Asia for the Building Efficiency Group of <a href="http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/about/our_company/company_profile.html">Johnson Controls Inc.</a>, a Fortune 100 company. </p> <p> Michael will begin at his new post in Shanghai in mid-December.</p> <p> Michael is a founding Partner of Pamir Law Group, established in 2004. He has served clients in China and Taiwan since 1999 with other members of the Pamir team. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2011/12/pamir-congratulates-michael-lee">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=qlSmDULNCY8:11lwDe4MtX4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=qlSmDULNCY8:11lwDe4MtX4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Introduces New Partners Patricia Ginsberg and ZHANG Jian</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:14:48 +0000</p> <p>We are proud to announce that Patricia Ginsberg and ZHANG Jian have been named partners in the Taipei and Shanghai offices respectively.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2011/11/pamir-introduces-new-partners-patricia-ginsberg-and-zhang-jian">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=xfeKDUAo0zg:LVj_qaZ1vI0:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=xfeKDUAo0zg:LVj_qaZ1vI0:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen to Speak at Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:28:02 +0000</p> <p>Partner Nicholas V. Chen will speak at a dinner event organized by the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations on November 9, 2011 at the Millennium Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2011/11/nicholas-v-chen-speak-phoenix-committee-foreign-relations">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=tSqY1p-ruJE:6Ihrlv5klWc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=tSqY1p-ruJE:6Ihrlv5klWc:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen to Chair 2011 Private Equity Taiwan Summit</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:45:15 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/en/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> will chair the 2011 Private Equity Taiwan Summit on Wednesday, July 6 in Taipei. The Private Equity Taiwan Summit is the world’s leading event providing a platform for investors to discuss how to capitalize on Taiwan’s booming private equity investment market and take advantage of Taiwan's global market leadership, significant China experience and sophisticated market structure as an attractive gateway to access China’s growing economy.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2011/07/nicholas-v-chen-chair-2011-private-equity-taiwan-summit">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=XiH0lDZKEGA:J0CsPg48wXQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=XiH0lDZKEGA:J0CsPg48wXQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pre-Merger Notifications for M&A in Taiwan</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>This article discusses issues related to the mandatory merger notification regime for Merger and Acquisitions transaction in Taiwan, including threshold tests, filing procedures and answer other frequently asked questions.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/pre-merger-notifications-ma-taiwan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=nTEb94y67Kc:oOdGED67iKo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=nTEb94y67Kc:oOdGED67iKo:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>iChinaForum.com Launched</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 14 May 2011 04:22:49 +0000</p> <p>We are proud to announce that <a href="http://www.ichinaforum.com" target="_blank">iChinaForum.com</a> is now online, featuring video interviews with seasoned China experts with decades of success, sharing practical hands-on lessons from the front lines of Greater China. We hope this new resource is useful to all our clients and friends. The main goal of iChinaForum is to present to the world the real face of a rapidly changing China.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2011/05/ichinaforumcom-launched">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=JmCJLyGZXMo:L_c5RbPy0cQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=JmCJLyGZXMo:L_c5RbPy0cQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Alternative Foreign Investment Entry Vehicles for China</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:05:12 +0000</p>  <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vvNxq4gis64?fs=1&hl=en_US&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object> <p>Nick explains that depending on one's business goals, one will necessarily select a China legal structure specifically tailored to conduct such a business.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/alternative-foreign-investment-entry-vehicles-china">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=IXU98bsd888:5pv-PXCGNCk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=IXU98bsd888:5pv-PXCGNCk:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir to Host Trade Secret Protection Seminars</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:37:04 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group, in association with <a href="http://www.securitas.com/pinkerton" target="_blank">Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations</a>, the Taiwan Technology Industry Legal Officers Association (TILO), and the <a href="http://www.apipa.org.tw/" target="_blank">Asia Pacific Intellectual Property Association (APIPA)</a>, will host a series of seminars titled <em>"Practical Tips and Best Practices to Protect Trade Secrets"</em> in Hsinchu and Taipei City.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/12/pamir-host-trade-secret-protection-seminars">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ZsBdo8bWjy8:oskTkieZlG0:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ZsBdo8bWjy8:oskTkieZlG0:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Organizes "Managing International Antitrust Investigations" Seminar Series</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:16:17 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group, in association with <a href="http://www.haynesboone.com/" target="_blank">Haynes & Boone LLP</a>, the <a href="http://www.apipa.org.tw" target="_blank">Asia Pacific Intellectual Property Association (APIPA)</a>, and the Taiwan Technology Industry Legal Officers Association (TILO), organized a series of seminars titled <em>"Managing International Antitrust Investigations: Practical Perspectives and Step-by-Step Tips for In-House Counsel"</em> in Hsinchu and Taipei City.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/12/pamir-organizes-managing-international-antitrust-investigations-seminar-series">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=gjVghn3dtLU:5H0QLXhEYr4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=gjVghn3dtLU:5H0QLXhEYr4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Michael D. Lee Announced as NAPABA 2010 “Best Lawyers Under 40” Honoree</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:53:45 +0000</p> <p>We are proud to announce that Pamir partner <a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/professionals/michael_lee">Michael D. Lee</a> is a recipient of the The <a href="http://www.napaba.org">National Asian Pacific American Bar Association</a> 2010 “Best Lawyers Under 40” Award. The announcement was made during NAPABA's 22nd Annual Convention in Los Angeles, CA this week. <a href="http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=PR-2010bu40" target="_blank">NAPABA's official announcement</a> states:</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/11/michael-d-lee-announced-napaba-2010-best-lawyers-under-40-honoree">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=0zGsfWmYpVQ:2hlydC5GOoY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=0zGsfWmYpVQ:2hlydC5GOoY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Assignment: China - Mike Chinoy in Taiwan</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:40:25 +0000</p> <p>Mike Chinoy, award winning journalist and Senior Fellow at the <a href="http://china.usc.edu/" target="_blank">University of Southern California’s US-China Institute</a>, presented his latest documentary in a joint event by the ECCT China Committee (chaired by Pamir partner Nicholas V. Chen), AmCham, and the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents Club.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/10/assignment-china-mike-chinoy-taiwan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=R3VXIPUJEQk:FP8Pn0i1M2s:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=R3VXIPUJEQk:FP8Pn0i1M2s:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Organizes Legal Department Cost Management Seminar</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:58:29 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group, in association with the <a href="http://www.theknottgroup.com/" target="_blank">Knott Group</a> and the Taiwan Technology Industry Legal Officers Association (TILO) organized a seminar titled <em>"Strategies & Techniques to Manage Legal Costs"</em> yesterday in Taipei.</p> <p>The seminar described strategies and tactics through which well-coordinated company leadership can, through a business-minded general counsel and the Office of the CFO, create and implement a metrics-driven, process-oriented function.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/10/pamir-organizes-legal-department-cost-management-seminar">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=oRzBj97IYSY:c4t-DwQh3o4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=oRzBj97IYSY:c4t-DwQh3o4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Sponsors European Corporate Counsel Summit in Switzerland</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 03:35:39 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group is glad to join an elite group of Legal Directors<strong>, </strong>General Counsels<strong>, </strong>and Chief Litigation Counsels at the <a href="http://www.eccsummit.com/plgpr" target="_blank">European Corporate Counsel Summit 2010</a>, hosted by <a href="http://www.marcusevans.com/" target="_blank">marcus evans Summits</a>. The event is taking place 26-28 September 2010 at the prestigious Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/09/pamir-sponsors-european-corporate-counsel-summit-switzerland">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=jwaA-52GkEE:YW2yn9tfmUY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=jwaA-52GkEE:YW2yn9tfmUY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Paper Vs. Reality: Doing Due Diligence in China</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:37:17 +0000</p> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXkFTDVzqgc?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object><p>Michael discusses best practices to conduct due diligence in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions in Greater China.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=L5snEgRK9rs:H5cdD_8X9q4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=L5snEgRK9rs:H5cdD_8X9q4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Approval Procedure for Joint Ventures in China</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:27:28 +0000</p> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0SZ22J3ydH4&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param></object> <p>Nick provides a detailed chart of the process to establish a joint venture in China.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/approval-procedure-joint-ventures-china">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=1ERID5O3R8E:zOnfKZIexo4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=1ERID5O3R8E:zOnfKZIexo4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen Speaks at "Hedge Funds Care" Event in NYC</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:33:20 +0000</p> <p>Partner Nicholas Chen delivered a presentation titled "<a href="http://www.hedgefundscare.org/event.asp?eventID=52" target="_blank">Game-Changing Implications of China/Taiwan Peace Initiatives on World/Asian Markets</a>" as part of Hedge Funds Care's "Cocktails & Commentary" speaker series in New York City.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/07/nicholas-chen-speaks-hedge-funds-care-event-nyc">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=wsFC_E5ZIh4:Z7B8Kj9aQco:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=wsFC_E5ZIh4:Z7B8Kj9aQco:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Speaks at 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:04:58 +0000</p> <p>Partner Nicholas V. Chen participated in a session titled <em>"Conducting Business Across Cultures"</em> for the Asia-Pacific Americans ("APA") Program during the 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.</p> <p>The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exposition of living cultural heritage annually produced outdoors on the National Mall of the United States in Washington, D.C., by the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/07/nicholas-v-chen-speaks-2010-smithsonian-folklife-festival">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=SMqu52n9Gnk:R2sNxuFrPBY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=SMqu52n9Gnk:R2sNxuFrPBY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China Corruption/FCPA: Safeguards for the Use of Third Parties</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:58:25 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/en/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> delivered a presentation titled <em>"Implementing Safeguards for the Use of Third Parties"</em> at the <a href="http://www.americanconference.com/AntiCorruptionChina2010.htm" target="_blank">3rd China Summit on Anti-Corruption</a> in Shanghai.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/06/china-corruptionfcpa-safeguards-use-third-parties">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=_oocNR7VVYQ:GW9QPOT1M4w:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=_oocNR7VVYQ:GW9QPOT1M4w:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China's Future Sixth Generation Leaders - Willy Lam in Taiwan</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:42:08 +0000</p> <p>Professor Willy Lam delivered a presentation for members of the <a href="http://www.ecct.com.tw/" target="_blank">European Chamber in Taipei (ECCT)</a>, titled <em>"Looking Over The Horizon: China's Future Sixth Generation Leaders</em>". The presentation was organized by ECCT's Greater China Committee, chaired by Pamir partner <a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/05/chinas-future-sixth-generation-leaders-willy-lam-taiwan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=f3r33Qfcrtg:_vH6P7vRKiU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=f3r33Qfcrtg:_vH6P7vRKiU:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Cross Straits Panel at Macquarie's 2010 China / Hong Kong Conference</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:40:42 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/en/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> participated in a panel discussion on developments in the China-Taiwan relationship at <a href="http://www.macquarie.com/connections.pdf" target="_blank">Macquarie's 2010 China/Hong Kong Conference</a>. The panel was titled "<em>China & Taiwan: Reshaping the Cross-Strait Commercial Relationship</em>".<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/04/cross-straits-panel-macquaries-2010-china-hong-kong-conference">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=m-hDD3dGxlM:6jNy2cIvgQM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=m-hDD3dGxlM:6jNy2cIvgQM:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Sponsors Greennovate's DIY Earth Day Event</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 08:56:12 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://www.greennovate.net/2010/04/greennovate-celebrates-earth-day-2010/" target="_blank"></a>Pamir Law Group is a proud supporter of Greennovate's efforts to raise awareness about sustainable lifestyles and business practices in China.</p> <p>The Greennovate DIY Earth Day event featured organic roof farming, free BBQ showcasing aprons made with recycled materials, a "Cool Your Bike" workshop and a live Djembe performance.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/04/pamir-sponsors-greennovates-diy-earth-day-event">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=EJi2-IjtZHA:lLNwYHidnNQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=EJi2-IjtZHA:lLNwYHidnNQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Purchase Contracts: Best Practices for Buyers and Sellers</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:28:07 +0000</p> <blockquote><p>"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way."</p></blockquote> <p>It is ironic that Charles Dickens’ famous words from “A Tale of Two Cities”, written over 150 years ago, could so accurately describe so many conversations taking place today when company leaders try to make sense of broken business deals, uncollected revenues, rejected sub-standard or nonconforming shipments, or unwanted litigation situations. This is especially troubling in times of economic crisis when every piece of business counts. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/purchase-contracts-best-practices-buyers-and-sellers">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=LGETABdwOks:1wE67Fr1_6s:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=LGETABdwOks:1wE67Fr1_6s:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Co-Authors China Chapters for Asia Business Law Guide</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:04:27 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group contributed to the <a href="http://www.doylesguideasia.com/china-appendices.php">China section</a> of "Doyle's Practical Guide to Business Law in Emerging Countries in Asia", a comprehensive business law reference published by Michael Doyle from fellow TerraLex firm <a href="http://www.serimanop.com/">Seri Manop and Doyle</a>.</p> <ul> <li> <p><a href="http://www.doylesguideasia.com/">Click here</a> to visit the book's official website.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/03/pamir-co-authors-china-chapters-asia-business-law-guide">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=txNxH3R9Sik:EXJJQTO6fSc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=txNxH3R9Sik:EXJJQTO6fSc:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen Wins ILO Client Choice Award for M&A in Taiwan</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:38:40 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://www.internationallawoffice.com/Awards/Default.aspx" target="_blank"></a>Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> has been selected as the winner of the 2009 Client Choice Award for M&A in Taiwan by London-based <a href="http://www.internationallawoffice.com/" target="_blnak">International Law Office (ILO)</a>. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2010/02/nicholas-chen-wins-ilo-client-choice-award-ma-taiwan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Frjpy09ET24:ey2GRseW1Ko:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Frjpy09ET24:ey2GRseW1Ko:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen Appointed Vice Director of the International Committee of the Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Council</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:09:46 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/en/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> has been appointed Vice Director of the International Committee of the <a href="http://www.mapect.com">Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Council</a>, along with representatives from Citibank Taiwan and Taiwan Development Industrial Bank.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=-vgWtFiALXk:UyhN89iZRe4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=-vgWtFiALXk:UyhN89iZRe4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen Hosts Second Annual International Law Symposium at NAPABA Conference</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:37:15 +0000</p> <div style="float:right;padding-left:15px; font-size:7pt;"><br>Nick with Harold Koh, <br>Legal Advisor to the <br>U.S. Department of State</div><p>Partner Nicholas V. Chen hosted the second annual “International Law Symposium” at the 2009 <a href="http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=home">National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)</a> Convention in Boston.</p> <p>The half-day symposium started with a luncheon keynoted by Paul Lee and moderated by Grace Parke Fremlin. The three afternoon panels were:</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/11/nicholas-chen-hosts-second-annual-international-law-symposium-napaba-conference">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=nbggF0huh84:30_LyFH9yow:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=nbggF0huh84:30_LyFH9yow:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>TSMC Announces US$200 Million Settlement of SMIC Lawsuit</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:44:56 +0000</p> <p>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced earlier today a US$200 million settlement of the actions brought in California State Court against Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) in 2006 related to SMIC’s misappropriation of TSMC trade secrets and breach of a 2005 settlement agreement between the two companies. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/11/tsmc-announces-us200-million-settlement-smic-lawsuit">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Uenei7JskrM:JNURpOosNtc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Uenei7JskrM:JNURpOosNtc:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen Presents on Cross-Straits Relations at 2009 Convertible Bonds Conference</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:50:46 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> delivered a presentation titled "<strong>Cross-Straits Cross-Roads: The Road Ahead”</strong> at the 2009 Asian Convertible Bonds Conference, organized by <a href="https://www.exanederivativesasia.com/" target="_blank">Exane Derivatives Asia </a> in Singapore.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/09/nicholas-chen-presents-cross-straits-relations-2009-convertible-bonds-conference">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=oQaMZN_xxbs:USQwS5iqXGM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=oQaMZN_xxbs:USQwS5iqXGM:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Angel Island Foundation Benefit Dinner</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:47:16 +0000</p> <p>Partner Nicholas V. Chen attended the Angel Island Foundation Benefit annual charity dinner in San Francisco. The Angel Island Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a greater understanding of Pacific Coast immigration and its role in shaping America’s past, present and future.</p> <blockquote><a href="http://www.aiisf.org/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about the Angel Island Foundation</blockquote><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=alJ7DB289Nc:v6HdQESpK4Q:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=alJ7DB289Nc:v6HdQESpK4Q:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>How to Help Typhoon Morakot Survivors</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:08:59 +0000</p> <p>Pamir colleagues have made a donation through the Tzu Chi foundation and we encourage clients and friends to also show their solidarity and contribute with rescue and relief efforts in southern Taiwan. </p> <h2>How to Donate</h2> <p>From Taiwan</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/08/how-help-typhoon-morakot-survivors">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=6q7malBa370:4zpGDum-W6Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=6q7malBa370:4zpGDum-W6Y:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>"Ask The No-Nonsense Lawyer" Interview Transcript</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:43:16 +0000</p> <p>Click on the link below to read the transcript of the interview with Pamir Law Group partner Nicholas V. Chen, conducted by Hanna Hasl-Kelchner for “The No-Nonsense Lawyer” call-in show. In the interview, Nick addresses common concerns and misconceptions foreign business people have about doing business in China, including:</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/ask-no-nonsense-lawyer-interview-transcript">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Z9knfsjgM0U:F5MmWJK5YgU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Z9knfsjgM0U:F5MmWJK5YgU:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen in “Ask the No Nonsense Lawyer” Live Call-In Show with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner on Wednesday, July 22nd</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:12:31 +0000</p> <p>The show allows audience members to submit questions related to any aspect of business in Greater China, which will be answered live by Pamir Law Group partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a>. If you want to share your questions on creating and executing successful market entry and expansion strategies in China and Taiwan, please visit <a href="http://www.askthenononsenselawyer.com/">the show's website</a>.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/07/nicholas-chen-ask-no-nonsense-lawyer-live-call-show-hanna-hasl-kelchner-wednesday-july-">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=0qOjstK-Z2k:4wpO6S0AiE8:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=0qOjstK-Z2k:4wpO6S0AiE8:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Selected to Join Legal Counsel International for Taiwan and China</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>We are proud to announce that Pamir Law Group is the latest member of Legal Counsel International (LCI), a network of individual lawyers and law firms which have significant experience and a practical approach to international business transactions and cross border commercial ventures. </p> <p>LCI's member lawyers are dedicated to providing creative legal and business solutions with a high degree of personal service to companies, individuals and law firms worldwide.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/06/pamir-selected-join-legal-counsel-international-taiwan-and-china">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=HyE_yqGscJc:fQ9QKv5wYVo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=HyE_yqGscJc:fQ9QKv5wYVo:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Golden Bridges Announces Partnership to Support Surviving Children From Sichuan</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:57:50 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://goldenbridges.org/" target="_blank">Golden Bridges</a> announced a partnership with the <a href="http://en.cctf.org.cn/" target="_blank">China Children and Teenagers' Fund</a> and the <a href="http://www.shurenribet.org/" target="_blank">Beijing Shuren-Ribet Private School</a> to provide ongoing support to the <strong>“ShuMeng-ErMa”</strong> program, which provides housing and education to 126 impoverished Qiang minority children who were rescued from collapsed schools in the Wenchuan and Mao Counties in Sichuan. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/05/golden-bridges-announces-partnership-support-surviving-children-sichuan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=A9AthbR3uNw:JIpEQ8Tpy2k:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=A9AthbR3uNw:JIpEQ8Tpy2k:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Recognized as Leading Lawyer by Asia Law & Practice Magazine</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> has been recognized in the 2009 edition of the <em>Asialaw Leading Lawyers survey </em>published by <a href="http://www.asialaw.com/" target="_blank">Asia Law & Practice</a> magazine since 1995. </p> <p>The full results of the survey will be published this June in the 2009 edition of <em>Asialaw Leading Lawyers.</em></p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/04/nicholas-v-chen-recognized-leading-lawyer-asia-law-practice-magazine">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Q5v3Irn5IMg:qvTH_xnCGKs:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Q5v3Irn5IMg:qvTH_xnCGKs:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir to Represent Syntax-Brillian in Bankruptcy Claims Against Kolin Co.</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:21:47 +0000</p> <p> The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware Appointed Pamir Law Group to represent Syntax-Brillian in creditor claims in excess of $100 million against Taiwan Kolin Co. Ltd. </p> <p> A motion filed in the same court also links the firm to potential litigation with Olevia International Group LLC, which has allegedly breached a $60 million asset purchase agreement. </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=htft97cn5Yk:Ip8Z2Xz6GFU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=htft97cn5Yk:Ip8Z2Xz6GFU:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas Chen presents AALDEF 2009 Justice in Action Award</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:37:57 +0000</p> <p>Nicholas Chen presented AALDEF’s 2009 Justice in Action Award to civil rights lawyer Dale Minami at its 35th anniversary charity dinner at Pier 60 in New York City before 700 attendees. Minami headed the legal team that set aside US vs. Korematsu, one of the US’s most infamous Supreme Court cases violating civil liberties of citizens during World War II. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/04/nicholas-chen-presents-aaldef-2009-justice-action-award">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=GMYcHvNgRBY:KwP9Um9xejk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=GMYcHvNgRBY:KwP9Um9xejk:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China Moves to Thwart “Runaway Foreign Investors”</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:52:07 +0000</p> <p>All companies established in China, including foreign-invested enterprises, are obligated to follow certain procedures in accordance with China’s Company Law in order to wind up and dissolve their operations. In recent years, a number of foreign investors in China have abandoned their Chinese operations and fled the country, leaving behind bank loans and other unpaid debt and failing to pay salaries to their Chinese workers.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/01/china-moves-thwart-runaway-foreign-investors">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=tLonus0Bcls:lPD2coErVjo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=tLonus0Bcls:lPD2coErVjo:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Domain Name Dispute Resolution in China and Taiwan</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:52:17 +0000</p> <p>Owners of popular brands in China and Taiwan often fall pray to “cyber squatters” who register domain names related to their known products and services, and expect to be paid for transferring or renting domain registrations. Sometimes cybersquatters even register confusingly similar domain names just to divert or disrupt the business of a competitor.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/01/domain-name-dispute-resolution-china-and-taiwan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=lApexmGt8Fs:TuC4poHLO_w:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=lApexmGt8Fs:TuC4poHLO_w:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Translates Obama’s Inaugural Speech</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Associate Jason Blatt was featured on the TVBS News Channel’s live coverage of the inauguration ceremony for US President Barack Obama, which due to the time difference between the US and Asia was broadcast in Taiwan late in the evening of January 20 and continued through the early hours of January 21.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/01/jason-blatt-translates-obama-s-inaugural-speech">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=j79YDBNrOgU:9DS11RyOEWM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=j79YDBNrOgU:9DS11RyOEWM:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Taiwan Seeks to Speed Up Invention Patent Applications</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:24:33 +0000</p> <p>In a move widely expected to speed up approvals of patent applications, Taiwan’s government has announced that evidence of foreign patent applications may be submitted when applying for invention patents in Taiwan.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2009/01/taiwan-seeks-speed-invention-patent-applications">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=4U-ZLVBVSr4:rY-EMBUDTYQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=4U-ZLVBVSr4:rY-EMBUDTYQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Coaches NTU Law Team For US Moot Court Competition</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:35:41 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/professionals/jason_blatt">Jason Blatt</a> and <a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/professionals/jennifer_atkinson">Jennifer Atkinson</a> coached the National Taiwan University Law School moot court team that competed in the 2008 Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/11/pamir-coaches-ntu-law-team-us-moot-court-competition">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=tBh8-fIJUOg:4rgA6_MFZLk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=tBh8-fIJUOg:4rgA6_MFZLk:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Taiwan to Join WTO’s Government Procurement Agreement</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>The government of Taiwan<a href="http://dotsearch.dot.gov.tw/Searchall/show_define.asp?id=2803" target="_blank"> has announced</a> that it will seek to join the <a href="http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/gproc_e/gp_gpa_e.htm" target="_blank">Government Procurement Agreement</a> (“GPA”), a plurilateral agreement organized and administered by the World Trade Organization that ensures fairness of competition between domestic and multinational enterprises bidding on government procurement, te<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/11/taiwan-join-wto-s-government-procurement-agreement">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=SCHNZ2K04Ag:iDA-PuYk7aE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=SCHNZ2K04Ag:iDA-PuYk7aE:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Acts for Jollibee Foods Corp in Lao Dong Acquisition</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:03:37 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://www.jollibee.com.ph/" taget="_blank">Jollibee Foods Corp.</a> announced today that it had acquired a 70% stake in Taiwanese beef noodle restaurant chain <a href="http://www.olddon.com.tw/" target="_blank">Lao Dong</a> for approximately NT$42 million.</p> <p>Pamir Law Group conducted legal due dilligence and acted for Jollibee in all legal aspects of the transaction.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/11/pamir-acts-jollibee-foods-corp-lao-dong-acquisition">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=-75T3ku7mVk:6tfhc7qV7No:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=-75T3ku7mVk:6tfhc7qV7No:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Taiwan Arbitration FAQ</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:08:37 +0000</p> <p>The following are frequently asked questions on the arbitration process in Taiwan. Generally, parties must contractually agree to use arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism, so arbitration procedures will be set out in the agreement at issue. If the agreement provides that arbitration is to take place in Taiwan, but does not specify a certain matter, then the Rules of the Arbitration of the Republic of China (the “Arbitration Law”) will apply. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/taiwan-arbitration-faq">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CqjjzaRdsIo:lpOs838vENY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CqjjzaRdsIo:lpOs838vENY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>New Opportunities in the Era of Direct Cross-Strait Aviation</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:55 +0000</p> <p><div style="float:right; padding-bottom:10px; padding-left:10px; font-size:85%; text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/image/tid/132"><br> Photo Gallery</a></div> <p>Partners <a href="/en/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> and <a href="/en/professionals/michael_lee">Michael D. Lee</a> jointly delivered a keynote address titled “<a href="/files/aeroleasing/aeroleasingpresentation.pdf" target="_blank">New Opportunities in the Era of Direct Cross-Strait Aviation</a>” at the <a href="http://www.gisevents.com/aeroleasing2008/index.htm" target="_blank">Third China Aeroleasing Summit</a>, an elite gathering for executives and professionals in China’s aviation and aircraft leasing sector. </p> <p>The presentation outlined numerous economic opportunities expected as a result of the historic November 4, 2008 agreement between Beijing and Taipei restoring direct air and sea transport links. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/11/new-opportunities-era-direct-cross-strait-aviation">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=MaFWx0XNhPI:CNErG_EHm08:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=MaFWx0XNhPI:CNErG_EHm08:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>New Opportunities in the Era of Direct Cross-Strait Aviation</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:55 +0000</p> <p>The following presentation outlines numerous economic opportunities expected as a result of the historic November 4, 2008 agreement between Beijing and Taipei restoring direct air and sea transport links. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/new-opportunities-era-direct-cross-strait-aviation">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ULKSrCFZeGI:5sC4JJ9tm6s:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ULKSrCFZeGI:5sC4JJ9tm6s:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Translates Obama’s Victory Speech</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Associate Jason Blatt was featured on the TVBS News Channel’s live coverage of the US presidential election aired in Taiwan the morning of November 5 local time. Besides providing analysis as the election results came in, Jason performed live English-to-Chinese translation of John McCain’s concession speech and Barack Obama’s victory speech. Later that evening, Jason joined a panel of experts analyzing the historic US election results on Taiwan’s Era News Channel. </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CNFaC_Hf5jc:X1FwLqj59lE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CNFaC_Hf5jc:X1FwLqj59lE:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Taiwan Enacts Tax Incentives Benefiting Foreign Professionals</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Taiwan companies that pay certain types of allowances and expenses on behalf of foreign professional employees will be able to claim such payments as company expenses for tax purposes following enactment of new regulations taking effect on January 1, 2009. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/11/taiwan-enacts-tax-incentives-benefiting-foreign-professionals">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=3DU67RYK550:Dkb6zu9wMOk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=3DU67RYK550:Dkb6zu9wMOk:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Curacao Private Foundation as the Ideal Offshore Investment and Trust Vehicle</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:40:03 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group is pleased to announce that it now provides clients with assistance in establishing and operating the Curacao Private Foundation, an ideal vehicle for offshore investment and trust applications.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/10/curacao-private-foundation-ideal-offshore-investment-and-trust-vehicle">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=zGtKO2z7cUg:F-O3uazCd8c:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=zGtKO2z7cUg:F-O3uazCd8c:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Rebecca Fannin Presentations in Taiwan</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:04:31 +0000</p> <p><strong>It’s time to face the facts: China is catching up to the United States as a global leader of technology—and, within a few years, may surpass every nation in the world.</strong> <p>Hear the stories financial journalist Rebecca A. Fannin gathered as she traveled from Shanghai to Beijing and beyond to speak face-to-face with China’s hottest up-and-coming entrepreneurs. For some of them, her book features their first interview with the Western press—and their first chance to introduce their companies before their stocks hit Nasdaq. <p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/10/rebecca-fannin-presentations-taiwan">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=lc9LcAkcfjg:JF8bAC68ogg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=lc9LcAkcfjg:JF8bAC68ogg:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China’s Energy Market: Overview and Opportunities</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>As the world’s second-largest energy consumer after the United States, China’s energy sector accounted for half of worldwide growth in energy consumption last year. China’s energy sector is expected to virtually explode with growth in the next several years. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/china-s-energy-market-overview-and-opportunities">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=5Iv6o0m9l4s:ChIyedVYFpY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=5Iv6o0m9l4s:ChIyedVYFpY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China’s Energy Market Presents Unprecedented Opportunities Following Recent Market and Legal Developments</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>As the world’s second-largest energy consumer after the United States, China’s energy sector accounted for half of worldwide growth in energy consumption last year. </p> <p>According to Pamir Law Group Managing Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen, </a> China’s energy sector is expected to virtually explode with growth in the next several years. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/09/china-s-energy-market-presents-unprecedented-opportunities-following-recent-market-and-">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=k5R4iw6-Q4w:1l_xJo_h5JY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=k5R4iw6-Q4w:1l_xJo_h5JY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Translates During Ma Ying-jeou’s Inauguration</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> Associate <a href="/professionals/jason_blatt">Jason Blatt</a> was featured on the TVBS News channel’s coverage of Ma Ying-jeou’s inauguration. Jason provided live English-to-Chinese translation of Ma’s first news conference with international journalists, where he was asked a variety of questions ranging from what his goals were for the first 100 days of his administration to cross-Taiwan Strait policies and his short- and long-term economic objectives.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=jF7tpLlNQ-A:gNtVtPByyAU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=jF7tpLlNQ-A:gNtVtPByyAU:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Lessons of the Loess Plateau - Followup</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:40:01 +0000</p> <p>We would like to thank the Strategic Executive Search Group, Edelman, Pristine Communications, The State of Louisiana Asia Trade Office and the Taiwan Environmental Information Association for helping us make John Liu's visit to Taiwan a success.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/05/lessons-loess-plateau-followup">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=4r9SxkH6NoE:HmJzwaGIkjY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=4r9SxkH6NoE:HmJzwaGIkjY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Speaks at the Taiwan Private Equity and Venture Capital Association</h1> <p>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Managing partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas Chen</a> delivered a presentation titled <a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/files/news/tvca20080516.pdf"><em>"Perspectives and Predictions on Opportunities and Challenges for VC’s and PE’s in Greater China"</em></a> at the <a href="http://www.tvca.org.tw" target="_blank">Taiwan Private Equity and Venture Capital Association</a>. The presentation discussed the roles of PE/VC firms in greater China, as well as the challenges and opportunities brought by recent developments in cross straits relations.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/05/nicholas-v-chen-speaks-taiwan-private-equity-and-venture-capital-association">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=RrFVkYlPVbQ:G__OAbTGpq0:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=RrFVkYlPVbQ:G__OAbTGpq0:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Perspectives and Predictions on Opportunities and Challenges for VC’s and PE’s in Greater China</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>The presentation below discusses the roles of Private Equity and Venture Capital firms in greater China, as well as the challenges and opportunities brought by recent developments in cross straits relations.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Up3kFe61kAU:bDnog2Wx5JI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Up3kFe61kAU:bDnog2Wx5JI:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Global Lessons on Ecological Rehabilitation From the Loess Plateau</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <div><div style="float:right;padding-left:15px;text-align:right;"><p><strong>ORGANIZERS:</strong><br> <a href="/"></a><br> <a href="http://www.sesasia.com" target="_blank"></a><br> <a href="http://www.pristine.com.tw" target="_blank"></a><br> <a href="http://www.edelman.com/offices/asia/taipei/" target="_blank"></a><strong> </strong><br> State of Louisiana <br> Asia Trade Office<br> <a href="http://www.e-info.org.tw"></a><strong> </strong></p> </div><p align="center"><u>Guest Speaker:</u><br> <strong>John D. Liu</strong> <br> <em>Director, <a href="http://www.eempc.org" target="_blank">Environmental Education Media Project for China </a></em><br> <em>Director, <a href="http://www.earthshope.org" target="_blank">EarthsHope.org</a></em></p> <p align="left"><strong>Date:</strong>5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 2008<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 19:00-21:00<br> <strong>Venue:</strong> Pamir Law Group. 14F, No.116, Nanking E. Rd., Sec. 2, Taipei</p> <p>In 1995 the <a href="http://www.eempc.org" target="_blank">Environmental Education Media Project</a> (EEMP) documented a decade long project to restore ecosystem functions which dramatically and successfully transformed a portion of the north central China Loess Plateau in an area larger than Belgium. This experience is the basis for successful national and local efforts in Africa in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. The UNEP is cooperating to share this knowledge globally. The global implications to transform large areas of the planet’s ecosystem and climate cannot be under-estimated. This represents a paradigm shift in human understanding and behavior. It is a critical component of the knowledge needed to address many of our most pressing concerns, including food security, fresh water, habitat, poverty, income disparity and even climate change. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/05/global-lessons-ecological-rehabilitation-loess-plateau">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=RHfc61cESuc:5AdIpr4MahI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=RHfc61cESuc:5AdIpr4MahI:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Sichuan Earthquake Donations</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <div> <p>Pamir colleagues have made a donation through the Tzu Chi foundation and we encourage clients and friends to also show their solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in the Sichuan province.</p> <p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/05/sichuan-earthquake-donations">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=MS6xWamenCE:IXJC7GLOh2U:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=MS6xWamenCE:IXJC7GLOh2U:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Interviewed on TVBS Regarding Papua New Guinea Diplomatic Scandal</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Associate Jason Blatt was interviewed by TVBS News channel in its coverage of an alleged embezzlement scandal involving the disappearance of Taiwan government funds intended for Papua New Guinea. TVBS asked Jason to examine and analyze a letter purportedly written by Wu Shih-tsai, a suspect under investigation in connection with the affair.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/05/jason-blatt-interviewed-tvbs-regarding-papua-new-guinea-diplomatic-scandal">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=st0Fu1q7L8Q:Vi_lhzYI-KQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=st0Fu1q7L8Q:Vi_lhzYI-KQ:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Recognized as Leading Lawyer by Asia Law & Practice Magazine</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> has been recognized in the 2008 edition of the <em>Asialaw Leading Lawyers survey </em>published by <a href="http://www.asialaw.com/" target="_blank">Asia Law & Practice</a> magazine. <SPAN lang="EN-US">The survey has been published since 1995 and in this year’s edition, over 16,000 law firm clients and legal professionals were invited to nominate lawyers who have consistently excelled in particular fields of legal practice over the past years. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/05/nicholas-v-chen-recognized-leading-lawyer-asia-law-practice-magazine">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=5tnRwpN-_Q4:LLm5OCKHuz4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=5tnRwpN-_Q4:LLm5OCKHuz4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jaime Ubilla Hosts President Michelle Bachelet in Shanghai</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p><a href="/professionals/jaime_ubilla">Jaime Ubilla</a> and other members of the <a href="http://www.chileanchamber.cn/news/main/index.php" target="_blank">Chilean Chamber of Commerce in China</a> hosted Chilean president Michelle Bachelet Jeria during her 2 day visit to Shanghai. President Bachelet arrived to Shanghai on Monday after joining the Boao Summit in Hainan, where she held bilateral talks with several heads of state including President Hu Jintao.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/04/jaime-ubilla-hosts-president-michelle-bachelet-shanghai">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=w_EwLIHhAYQ:Thuz0J510D8:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=w_EwLIHhAYQ:Thuz0J510D8:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Appointed to the Panel of Arbitrators for China’s Leading National Arbitration Tribunal</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:40:18 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen"> Nicholas V. Chen</a> was appointed to the Panel of Arbitrators for China’s leading national arbitration tribunal along with nine other global appointees. The appointment notice stated:</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/04/nicholas-v-chen-appointed-panel-arbitrators-china-s-leading-national-arbitration-tribun">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=onjsyxmQxGk:lja2K2-D0PI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=onjsyxmQxGk:lja2K2-D0PI:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Named to the Editorial Board of Asialaw and Practice</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Managing partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> has bee named to the editorial board of <a href="http://www.asialawandpractice.com/" target="_blank">Asia Law and Practice</a>, a monthly magazine that delivers high quality business, legal and foreign investment-related content read by the region's top corporate executives, law firms, and members of in-house counsel.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/04/nicholas-v-chen-named-editorial-board-asialaw-and-practice">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=OBcwlVnr2fQ:kpDqZ4MditA:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=OBcwlVnr2fQ:kpDqZ4MditA:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Translates for TVBS Coverage of Taiwan Presidential Election</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:35:38 +0000</p> <p>Associate <a href="/professionals/jason_blatt">Jason Blatt</a> was featured on the TVBS News Channel's coverage of Taiwan's presidential election. He provided live translation from English into Chinese for TVBS' coverage of Ma Ying-jeou's first news conference with international journalists held immediately after Ma's victory announcement.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/03/jason-blatt-translates-tvbs-coverage-taiwan-presidential-election">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ZAvZZO-caPU:wWH29ZUC89I:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ZAvZZO-caPU:wWH29ZUC89I:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Cultural Resources for Sustainable Development Conference Announcement</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:11:41 +0000</p> <p>An international colloquium on “Cultural resources for sustainable development” will take place in Shanghai, April 25, hotel Four Seasons. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/03/cultural-resources-sustainable-development-conference-announcement">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ke7Erw6ns6E:M_3dGW7U5gA:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ke7Erw6ns6E:M_3dGW7U5gA:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Hiring in Taiwan FAQ</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:58:44 +0000</p>  <h3>1. What are the main laws and regulations pertaining to the employment relationship (particularly as they relate to hiring employees)?</h3> <p>The main laws and regulations pertaining to employment relations in Taiwan are (1) The Labor Standards Act 1984, (as amended, most recently on 25 December 2002): to provide minimum standards for working conditions, protect workers' rights and interests, improve employee-employer relationships and promote social and economic development.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/hiring-taiwan-faq">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=8K2PCkQeGXM:OtHgnUDzUTM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=8K2PCkQeGXM:OtHgnUDzUTM:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Featured on TVBS Television News</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000</p> <a href="/professionals/jason_blatt">Jason Blatt</a> was a featured guest on TVBS News Channel's coverage of the US primary elections and caucuses, hosted by <a href="http://www.tvbs.com.tw/anchor/anchor_27.asp?id=方念華" target="_blank">Georgina Fang (方念華)</a>.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/02/jason-blatt-featured-tvbs-television-news">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=YllFK7uNyIk:kk6JMwIXyqw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=YllFK7uNyIk:kk6JMwIXyqw:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Law Group Featured in Latest Issue of Euroview</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:31:05 +0000</p> <p>Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas Chen</a> was featured in the cover story of <a href="http://www.ecct.com.tw/euroview.php?issue=116&p_year=2007&p_date=1198512000" target="_blank">Euroview's latest issue</a>, titled "A Look Forward to 2008". In the article, Nick and other prominent business leaders in Taiwan share their insights and predictions for the new year.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2008/01/pamir-law-group-featured-latest-issue-euroview">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=XqRMin0fVmw:JKKknCGwfYg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=XqRMin0fVmw:JKKknCGwfYg:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Recent Important PRC Law Changes Affecting Venture Capital and Private Equity Investment</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:34:35 +0000</p> <p>This article outlines recent changes in Chinese law that will affect the structure of Private Equity and Venture Capital investments, the degree of control that a foreign shareholder can exert over operations, and the liability associated with such investments.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/recent-important-prc-law-changes-affecting-venture-capital-and-private-eq">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ZIBQjUFbDLs:Lg_Jo3J1gTc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=ZIBQjUFbDLs:Lg_Jo3J1gTc:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China Sovereign Funds, Outbound M&A: Challenges and Opportunities</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>This presentation provides an overview of China's "Go Out Policy", and discusses opportunities for potential M&A targets for PRC sovereign funds in Latin America, Africa, and other regions.</p> <blockquote><a href="/files/speeches/sovereignfundsTL.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to download as PDF</a></blockquote><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=icROBxfbi30:t3OPyHKWJyM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=icROBxfbi30:t3OPyHKWJyM:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Nicholas V. Chen Speaks at TerraLex 2007 Annual General Meeting</h1> <p>admin — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> Managing Partner <a href="/professionals/nicholas_chen">Nicholas V. Chen</a> delivered a presentation titled <em>"China Sovereign Funds, Outbound M&A: Challenges and Opportunities for TerraLex Members"</em> during the TerraLex <a href="http://terralex.org/custom/meetingsArchive/index.cfm?meetingID=21" target="_blank">2007 Annual General Meeting</a>.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2007/09/nicholas-v-chen-speaks-terralex-2007-annual-general-meeting">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Eqw8ot1GiRw:epiVToWcShg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Eqw8ot1GiRw:epiVToWcShg:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>International Licensing and Distribution Transactions</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>This article provides a basic checklist for international licensing arrangements and other commercial transactions aimed at ensuring the distribution or commercialization of products in another country, state or jurisdiction. It is not intended to be construed as legal advice or as a substitute for consultation with local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/aboutus/publications_media/international-licensing-and-distribution-transactions">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=TAoLq9PaI8I:5-BY3WqDDNA:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=TAoLq9PaI8I:5-BY3WqDDNA:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Law Group Sponsors the HIV/AIDS Summit</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p><a href="/files/news/aids.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a>Pamir Law Group is a proud sponsor of the the HIV/AIDS SUMMIT, an informative session aimed at creating awareness about the human and economic impact of the disease on businesses in Taiwan. </p> <p> The session will take place at <strong>The Grand Hyatt Taipei on July 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.</strong> and it will feature presentations by Dr. Anthony Pramualratana and Regan Hofmann.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2007/07/pamir-law-group-sponsors-hivaids-summit">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CQ_etkA4e_8:F9JFjc4KOHY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CQ_etkA4e_8:F9JFjc4KOHY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Colleagues Climb Taipei 101 for Charity</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> <a href="/files/news/101climb.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a><p>Pamir Law Group sponsored a team of 12 colleagues from the Taipei office who participated in the <a href="http://www.internationalclimbathon.com/" target="The 2007 International Climbathon for CharityThe 2007 International Climbathon for Charity">The 2007 International Climbathon for Charity</a>. All funds from the event were donated to the Graden of Hope Foundation and the Community Services Center.</p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2007/05/pamir-colleagues-climb-taipei-101-charity">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=kqXo10zd29E:Ou8byv5DVMw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=kqXo10zd29E:Ou8byv5DVMw:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>TerraLex 2007 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting Presentation Files Available for Download</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>All the presentation files from the 2007 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting are available for download.</p> <blockquote><a href="/terralex2007/event/terralex">Click here</a> to view all available files</blockquote><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=U7z00x9zbdM:_1Y28SybUtc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=U7z00x9zbdM:_1Y28SybUtc:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Michael D. Lee Speaks at TerraLex 2007 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:03:18 +0000</p> Partner <a href="/professionals/michael_lee">Michael D. Lee</a> delivered a presentation titled <em>"Sense and Sensibilities: Pan-Asian Cross-Cultural Issues"</em> during the TerraLex 2007 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting. The presentation was part of a panel titled <em>Current Trends for Venture Capital/Private Equity: “What is to Be Done?”</em>. For more information about the 2007 Annual General Meeting <a href="/terralex2007">click here</a>. <blockquote><a href="/files/speeches/mleeTLAPmeeting.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to download the presentation slides</a></blockquote><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=HpsTQGa2XfA:Aa33CHN_S6M:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=HpsTQGa2XfA:Aa33CHN_S6M:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Jason Blatt Receives Sister Catherine Cassidy Compassion Award</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p><a href="/professionals/jason_blatt">Jason A. Blatt</a> recieved the Sister Catherine Cassidy Compassion Award from The Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (“FIAC”) at its Annual Awards Dinner. He recieved the award for his work on behalf of Chinese women and children. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2007/02/jason-blatt-receives-sister-catherine-cassidy-compassion-award">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=IaTzDXYVueQ:xs-FVflVhDE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=IaTzDXYVueQ:xs-FVflVhDE:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Atheros Communications Announces Acquisition of Attansic Technology Company</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Atheros Communications <a href="http://www.atheros.com/news/attansic_cmpt.html" target="_blank">announced earlier today</a> the acquisition of Attansic Technology Company, a privately held Taiwan-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in Fast and Gigabit Ethernet integrated circuit solutions for PC, access point (AP) and router applications. Attansic was a majority-owned subsidiary of ASUSTek Computer Inc., the world leading supplier of PC motherboards and manufacturer of modems and gateways through its Askey subsidiary.<p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2006/12/atheros-communications-announces-acquisition-attansic-technology-company">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=NpEAUTAJNVk:coufYcnqJ0g:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=NpEAUTAJNVk:coufYcnqJ0g:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Diodes Inc. Acquisition of Anachip Corp Announced</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group acted for Diodes Inc. in its recently announced acquisition of Anachip Corp. </p> <p> Diodes Inc, a NASDAQ-listed computer chipmaker, acquired Anachip Corp from Lite-On Semiconductor Corp, and two Taiwanese venture capital firms for approximately TWD 1.0 billion (US$ 30.0 million) in cash. Headquartered in Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park, Anachip produces computer chips and related semiconductor products. This acquisition will allow Diodes to increase its production capacity; the acquisition is expected to add to Diodes 2006 earnings.</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=kNEbzvziY3M:-UYyBptLvTo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=kNEbzvziY3M:-UYyBptLvTo:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Dick Thurston Receives the Pamir Law Group Award for Taiwan In-House Counsel</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p><a href="/image/tid/7" ></a> <a href="http://www.tsmc.com/english/d_newsevents/d01_news/d010412_dickthurston.htm" target="_blank">Dick Thurston</a>, Vice-President and General Counsel of TSMC, received today the Pamir Law Group Award for Taiwan In-House Counsel from Nicholas Chen of Pamir Law Group and Martin Sinclair of <a href="http://www.asialaw.com" target="_blank">AsiaLaw</a> in a ceremony held at Pamir Law Group's offices in Taipei.</p> <p> </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2006/11/dick-thurston-receives-pamir-law-group-award-taiwan-house-counsel">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Swd8s6VeBCI:1SjeuV3T1n0:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=Swd8s6VeBCI:1SjeuV3T1n0:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Diodes Incorporated Completes Acquisition of APD Semiconductor</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Diodes Incorporated <a href="http://www.diodes.com/_files/news/11032006.pdf" target="_blank">announced earlier today</a> that the acquisition of APD Semiconductor has been successfully completed. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2006/11/diodes-incorporated-completes-acquisition-apd-semiconductor">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=7-zI7jDPaK4:GUJEzAchIRg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=7-zI7jDPaK4:GUJEzAchIRg:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Atheros Communications Completes Acquisition of ZyDAS Technology Corporation</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000</p> Atheros Communications <a href="http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2006/08/09/atheros_closes_acquisition_of_zydas/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+Technology+stories" target="_blank">announced earlier today</a> its acquisition of ZyDAS Technology Corporation, a Taiwan-based fabless IC design company specializing in high-performance IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN) semiconductor and software solutions for PC, mobile and embedded applications. Pamir Law Group acted for Atheros Communications in the deal.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=C973pCkS5hs:zfGTT1BQkiY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=C973pCkS5hs:zfGTT1BQkiY:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>China Companies Expand Business with Latin America</h1> <p>admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>An international conference on investment and trade opportunities will be held in Beijing (October 19, 2005) at the Novotel Hotel and Shanghai (October 24, 2005) Sofitel Hyland Hotel featuring speakers from Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands Antilles and Venezuela. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2005/10/china-companies-expand-business-latin-america">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=VZ137ZQOme0:Wnn8hXZqm3Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=VZ137ZQOme0:Wnn8hXZqm3Y:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Amkor Technology Inc Acquisition of Unitive Semiconductor Taiwan Corp Announced</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Pamir Law Group acted for Amkor Technology Inc. in its recently announced acquisition of Unitive Semiconductor Taiwan Corp and Unitive Inc. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2004/07/amkor-technology-inc-acquisition-unitive-semiconductor-taiwan-corp-announced">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CF3jWGOg-pA:4qgwikwSAd4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=CF3jWGOg-pA:4qgwikwSAd4:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Pamir Law Group Opens for Business in Greater China</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0000</p> <p> Effective April 1, 2004<br /> Taipei, Taiwan </p> <p>"Pamir Law Group Opens for Business in Greater China"</p> <p> Pamir Law Group will provide legal and business consulting services to companies operating in Greater China. Pamir is based in Taipei but will provide support to its clients in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing and Tianjin and other parts of Greater China. </p><p><a href="http://www.pamirlaw.com/en/news/2004/04/pamir-law-group-opens-business-greater-china">read more</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=6JcW40CIwds:vQyoeXiHR2g:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/pamirlaw?a=6JcW40CIwds:vQyoeXiHR2g:dnMXMwOfBR0"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>