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
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Gordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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.
Melbourne, 2015, Week 04-05, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gordon 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 |