Coster Associates (C&A) has partner(s) and associates experienced in a wide range of business and international law. And thanks to extensive experience throughout Asia and Europe, C&A is uniquely capable of assisting and representing our client's interests in all of the following areas:
Arbitration
- China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
- Singapore International Arbitration Commission (SIAC)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Commercial Law
- Agent contracts
- Sales & purchase contracts
- Supplier contracts
- Distribution contracts
- Memorandums of understanding / letter of intent
Competition, Anti-Trust,
and Anti-Monopoly Law
- Enforce competition, fair-trade, and anti-dumping compliance
- Provide legal representation, council, and advice on litigation proceedings
Corporate Services and Legal Department Services Outsourcing
- Setting up new companies
- Wholly Foreign Owned Entities (WOFE)
- Equity Joint Ventures (EJV)
- Contractual joint ventures (CJV)
- Partnerships
- Prête-nom – nominee business agreements
- Legal compliance
- Representative office
- Liaison office
- Branch office
- Temporary lawyer secondment in your company
- Shareholder agreements
- Nominee agreements
Corporate Investigation
- Perform due diligence prior to signing contracts
- Investigate future corporate business partners
- Investigate competitors
- Target M&A
- Trade secrets protection
Customs Law
- Customs Compliance
- Customs Assistance
- Customs Legal Advice
Economic Crimes
- Enact emergency preventative legal measures to mitigate financial loss
- Investigate alleged wrongdoing
- Prosecute corporate crimes including fraud, theft, misrepresentation, etc.
- Fake « President » fraud - fake transfer order assistance
Employment and
Immigration Law
- Labor contracts
- Employee handbooks
- Handling Dismissals procedure
- Litigation
- Crisis management -(i.e.: strikes, trade secret leaks, etc.)
Environmental Law
- Compliance
- Investigation
- Mitigation
Insolvency and Restructuring
- Application filing
- Liquidator
- Creditors representation
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- IPR rights protection (registration)
- IPR rights enforcement
- IPR rights infringement litigation
- License contracts
International Tax Regulation
and Tax Law
- Tax optimization
- Value-added tax questions
- Personal income tax
- Company income tax
- Business tax
- Double tax agreements
- Tax negotiation and registration
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Legal assistance and advice
- Document preparation
- Follow up and management of the procedurewith a Chinese lawyer
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Confidentiality contracts
- Memorandum of Understanding/Letter of Intent
- Legal due diligence
- Purchase contracts
Outbound Direct Investment
- Advise Asian individuals, companies, and corporations seeking to invest in Europe
Personal Emergency Services
- Provide personal legal advice and representation for expatriates living in Asia
Private Equity
- Offshore fund establishment
- Legal due diligence
Retail and Franchising
- Confidentiality and disclosure contracts
- Franchising contract & Master franchising contracts
- Distribution contract
- Booking contracts
- Commercial lease contract
- Trademark license agreement
Risk and Compliance
- Ensure regulatory compliance as related to local laws, transnational commerce, and global standards.
- Enforce internal control measures
- Investigate potential or assumed risks
- Draft corporate contingency plans
- Draft crisis management protocols
- Draft decision-making frameworks
- Advise on integrated security management systems
Customized Legal Solutions For Client-Specified Needs
All legal representation and assistance provided by C&A is entirely personalized and tailored to our client's specific needs, and every case receives our trademark "hands on" care and attention.
To learn more about any of the legal services that C&A provides please contact us directly for more details and to schedule a consultation.