law5cbl current issues in chinese law and practi
CURRENT ISSUES IN CHINESE LAW AND PRACTICE
LAW5CBL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be provided with a solid foundation for lawyers and business people doing business in China. Topics covered include representative offices, the approval process, choice of investment vehicle, foreign exchange, tax, dispute resolution, liquidation, land use rights, technology licensing, intellectual property protection, labour, wholly-foreign owned enterprises, holding companies, reorganizations and mergers & acquisitions, project finance and securities. To make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, students will negotiate their own joint venture
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Chinese commercial law | Prescribed | Roos, M. | WALTERS KLUWER, 2010 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to describe topical legal issues in business law and practice in China.
- Activities:
- Lectures and problem solving activities.
02. Be able to identify representative offices, approval processes and choice of investment vehicle in business law and practice in China.
- Activities:
- Lectures and problem solving activities.
03. Distinguish, describe and formulate legal relationships for business people and lawyers in China.
- Activities:
- Team presentation/scenarios on current issues in Chinese Law and Practice.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Week 04-05, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 04 - 05
Five 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 05 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 6,000-7,000-word take home examination | 90 | 01, 02, 03 |