Chinese outbound direct investment ("ODI") reached new heights in 2013, and the upward trend looks to continue as Chinese investors inject capital into diverse investments and strategic acquisitions around the world. As Chinese investors continue to look abroad for new opportunities and increase the size of their investments abroad, it is increasingly important for them to understand and take advantage of the international legal tools potentially available to protect those investments against interference by host State governments. In a detailed briefing note, we provide an overview of the core principles of international investment law, and of the mechanisms that Chinese investors can employ to help protect their investments. If you wish to discuss, please contact Jessica Fei, Brenda Horrigan or May Tai.
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Simon Chapman KC
Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution and Global Co-Head – International Arbitration, Hong Kong
Kathryn Sanger
Partner, Head of China and Japan, Dispute Resolution, Co-Head of Private Capital, Asia, Hong Kong
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