Legal Support for Business and Individuals in China
Whether you are entering the Chinese market, managing legal issues in your business or facing a criminal matter in China, understanding your legal position is the first step.
Minton Lawyers provides legal services grounded in Chinese law, with a focus on clear advice, responsible representation and practical solutions.
How Can We Help You in China?
Choose the area that best describes your situation. If you are unsure which service you need, tell us briefly about your circumstances and we will consider the appropriate next steps.
Setting Up a Company in China
Planning to establish or invest in a business in China? We assist international clients with the legal aspects of market entry, company establishment, investment structures and ongoing compliance.
Explore Company SetupLegal Counsel for Foreign Companies
From commercial contracts and employment matters to corporate governance and dispute resolution, we help foreign-invested and international businesses address legal issues arising from their operations.
Discuss Your Business NeedsCriminal Defence for Foreign Nationals
If you or someone close to you is under criminal investigation, has been detained or is facing criminal proceedings in China, timely legal advice can be important.
Contact Our Defence TeamClear Advice. Defined Responsibility. Practical Action.
Legal matters are easier to manage when the issues, risks and available options are clearly understood. Our approach is to identify the legal questions that matter, explain the available courses of action and help clients make informed decisions about how to proceed.
Understand the Matter
We begin by understanding the relevant facts, objectives and legal context before considering the appropriate course of action.
Explain the Options
We explain relevant legal issues, potential risks and available options in a way that supports informed decision-making.
Define Responsibility
For an accepted engagement, the responsible lawyer, scope of work and applicable arrangements should be clearly established.
A Shanghai Law Firm with a China-Focused Perspective
Minton Lawyers is based in Shanghai, one of China's major centres for international business and investment.
Our work covers legal matters affecting individuals and businesses in China, including commercial transactions, corporate operations, disputes and criminal defence.
We aim to combine careful legal analysis with practical advice that takes account of each client's circumstances and objectives.
Learn About Minton Lawyers- Established
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Meet the Lawyers Responsible for Your Matter
Understanding who will handle a legal matter is an important part of choosing legal representation. Explore our lawyers' professional backgrounds, practice areas and relevant experience to identify the appropriate point of contact.
Understanding Chinese Law in Practice
Our legal insights explain selected aspects of Chinese law and legal practice relevant to international businesses and foreign nationals.
- Doing Business in ChinaInsights
- Foreign Investment and Company EstablishmentInsights
- Employment and Corporate ComplianceInsights
- Criminal Procedure in ChinaInsights
- Commercial Disputes and LitigationInsights
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Have a Legal Matter in China?
Tell us briefly about your situation, the issue you are facing and how we may contact you. We will review your enquiry and consider the appropriate next steps.