Cross-border trade and commercial agreements

Trading & Commercial Contracts

Protect your China supply chain and commercial relationships. We introduce China counsel for drafting, negotiation, and review of trading and commercial contracts.

Matters we coordinate

Trade-related contracts, supplier background checks and audits, outsourcing, marketing and distribution, royalty and licensing, and maintenance, supply and manufacturing agreements — coordinated with China commercial counsel.

Trade-related contracts

Sale of goods, Incoterms alignment, payment security, and China-specific performance and dispute clauses.

Supplier background checks and audits

Due diligence and on-the-ground checks before you commit to Chinese suppliers or outsourcing partners.

Outsourcing, marketing & distribution

Outsourcing contracts and marketing or distribution agreements tailored to China channel practice.

Royalty, licensing, supply & manufacturing

Royalty and IP licensing plus maintenance, supply, and manufacturing agreements for production in China.

How we work with you

A clear liaison process — China counsel handles the legal work; we keep you informed in English.

01

Scope the deal

Map parties, goods/services, payment, IP, and governing-law preferences.

02

Counsel match

Introduce China commercial counsel suited to your sector and counterparty profile.

03

Draft & negotiate

Bilingual drafting and negotiation support with your UK liaison as the single contact.

04

Sign & operate

Execution formalities and practical tips for ongoing performance and renewals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should China law govern my supply contract?
It depends on leverage, enforcement needs, and arbitration strategy. China counsel will recommend a structure that is workable if something goes wrong.
Can you help with Chinese-language versions?
Yes. We coordinate bilingual drafting or certified translation so the Chinese text matches the commercial intent.

Need China commercial contracts reviewed or drafted?

Get a free consultation with our UK liaison. We'll assess your requirements and connect you with China counsel for a clear proposal.

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