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SIPAC Events News
Following the successful launch of the initial series of SIPAC’s regional roadshows earlier this year, SIPAC was pleased to organize the first SIPAC specialist practice area-focused roadshow last week, hosting international compliance events in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
In the latest round of SIPAC regional roadshow events, over the week of July 28 through August 1, 2025, the SIPAC member firms from the key countries in the LATAM region (Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico) participated in a series of roadshow events in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen for in-house counsel from top Chinese companies […]
Building on last month's successful inaugural three-city roadshow featuring leading lawyers from across the MENA/Africa region, the Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC) recentlycompleted its second series ofroadshow events, this time involving a delegation of lawyers from leading independent law firms with coverage in a dozen key jurisdictions across the CEE/SEE region.
The Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC), which connects Chinese legal professionals to their counterparts in leading independent law firms around the world recently completed its first ever series of roadshow events, involving of a delegation of 17 foreign lawyers from SIPAC member firms representing 13 key jurisdictions across the important MENA/Africa region.
The Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC) held the second Sino-International Law Forum (SILF) in Shanghai on November 14-15, 2024, hosting more than 70 international delegates from law firms and other professional organizations covering more than 50 countries, nearly doubling the number of foreign lawyers who attended the inaugural forum held a year earlier. This […]
Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the U.S. and other Western nations have imposed unprecedented economic and financial sanctions on Russia. These sanctions have significantly impacted not only Russia’s economy but also the compliance challenges faced by businesses in other countries engaged in commerce with Russia. For Chinese companies, addressing the complexities of maintaining […]
SIPAC Social Media/Webinars
SIPAC recently hosted a webinar with the topic of “Corporate Criminal Liability in the UK: Navigating the Evolving Legal Landscape”, featuring Charlotte Tregunna, a renowned partner at the prestigious UK law firm Peters & Peters. The webinar provided an in-depth analysis of the principles of corporate criminal liability under English law, covering the evolution of […]
We were honored to have with us a distinguished panel of experts who provided invaluable insights into the complex world of sanctions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. For companies or clients that have found themselves on sanctions lists, the road ahead can seem daunting. However, there are legal avenues to […]
The rapidly evolving global semiconductor industry is facing a complex legal landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions and evolving export controls. In a recent webinar, “Navigating Key Legal Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry,” Greg Harris, a seasoned semiconductor law expert, shared invaluable insights gained from his frontline experience as a former senior in-house counsel at Taiwan […]
The implementation of the new Corporate Tax Law in the United Arab Emirates on June 1, 2023, has introduced novel tax and compliance challenges for enterprises operating and investing in the country. Understanding the nuances of this new regime is crucial for assessing its potential impact and preparing accordingly. In our recent webinar, we were […]
In this insightful webinar, SIPAC Chairman, Robert Lewis provides an in-depth analysis of the compliance challenges and risks faced by Chinese companies engaged in offshore manufacturing, offering practical strategies and valuable insights. Amid increasingly stringent trade sanctions and import restrictions, more and more Chinese companies are relocating their manufacturing bases overseas. However, in this process, […]
The transition to new energy vehicles is rapidly accelerating across the globe, and Europe is at the forefront of this sustainable mobility revolution. With plans to phase out combustion engine vehicles by 2035, the region presents immense opportunities and challenges for BEV manufacturers worldwide. In our recent webinar, co-hosted with BUREN, we were privileged to […]
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Other SIPAC News
(As of 25 June 2025) Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC) is a global community of legal and compliance professionals across China and around the world, which is focused on providing high-quality professional support for outbound legal and compliance matters for Chinese companies. We are pleased to announce that leading independent law firms SSW and […]
In cooperation with the Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC), Wolters Kluwer China (WK China) recently launched its new and exclusive “Extraterritorial Practice Collection” to help Chinese in-house and law firm lawyers gain a more comprehensive understanding of international legal practice in connection with Chinese outbound trade and investment matters. This bilingual outbound content package […]
We are proud to announce that SIPAC’s global referral network now spans 100 jurisdictions — a testament to the strength and reach of our Sino-Global Legal Community. 🤝 This map highlights just some of the selected referrals directly facilitated through SIPAC since the Second Annual Sino-International Law Forum (SILF 2024). Our team continues to connect Chinese legal […]
(As of 21 May 2025) Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC) is a global community of legal and compliance professionals across China and around the world, which is focused on providing high-quality professional support for outbound legal and compliance matters for Chinese companies. We are pleased to announce that leading independent law firm YKVN has […]
Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC) is a global community of legal and compliance professionals across China and around the world, which is focused on providing high-quality professional support for outbound legal and compliance matters for Chinese companies. We are pleased to announce that in the past 12 months, the number of jurisdictions covered by […]
The Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC) is a global network of outstanding professional service providers built to service all aspects of the global expansion of Chinese business in the context of an evolving geopolitical environment. SIPAC’s mission is to bring the Sino-Global legal communities together by: 1. providing Chinese lawyers engaged in cross-border legal […]