Chinese Desk

The China Desk of the international law firm Giambrone & Partners offers comprehensive, highly specialised legal consulting services, dedicated to supporting both Italian and international clients in China and Italy. The dedicated team provides strategically sound, culturally informed support, enabling clients to effectively manage their cross-border activities with bespoke legal assistance tailored to meet specific needs.

The team is led by attorney Giovanni Patti, Resident Partner of the Catania office and Partner in the Shanghai office, and includes paralegal Giulia La Causa, who ensures smooth communication with clients in Mandarin. The Shanghai office of Giambrone & Partners is headed by attorney Matteo Cicero, who, as Resident Partner, coordinates a team of locally and internationally experienced lawyers and accountants. We closely collaborate with attorney Euphy Yu and accountant Sophia Zou in Shanghai, thereby providing integrated legal and financial support, bolstered by on-the-ground expertise.
 
Through the China Desk, Giambrone & Partners positions itself as a trusted partner for companies interested in the Chinese market. The synergy between the China Desk and the Giambrone office in Shanghai, offers qualified legal assistance in Italian for:
 
  • Personalised legal consulting: We provide focused support, tailored to the specific needs of each client and adapted to the regulations and dynamics of the Chinese context.
  • Integrated legal assistance in acquisition operations: We support every phase of the acquisition process, from initial assessment to negotiation and transaction closure. Our consulting services are strategic and tailored to maximise investment value and safeguard our clients' interests.
  • Assistance with market entry in China: We guide companies through entry strategies, from planning to implementation, facilitating their approach to a complex market.
  • International contract drafting: We assist in drafting and negotiating contracts for commercial and industrial operations, ensuring protection and transparency.
  • Intellectual property protection: We protect trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property rights essential for the secure growth of business activities.
  • Local partner search and joint venture (JV) development: We facilitate the search for strategic partners and the structuring of local collaborations.
  • Trade and distribution consulting: We support clients in managing trade and distribution activities, providing a streamlined approach to the Chinese market.