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  The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Studio Legale Wang Jing & Associati is pleased to invite you to the seminar on ‘Commercial Contracts and Credit Collection, Labor Law and Employment Issues in China’ to be held in Guangzhou on September 10th 2012.   This seminar represents a good opportunity for enterprises and other professionals linked to the business community to better understand and familiarize with the existing provisions and practices, providing a deeper understanding of the Chinese legal system. The first part of the seminar will focus on practice and regulations of commercial contracts, providing a closer look to the credit collection process in China. This will help companies to address potential delays in collecting credits and avoid any subsequent negative impact for their businesses in China. The second part will cover the essential employment law and practice, clarifying the legislative framework and new legal developments in the Country. It will also address major issues to consider when operating in China.   Location: Studio Legale Wang Jing & Associati 11/F., Block D, GT Land Plaza, 8 Zhu Jiang West Road, Zhu Jiang New Town, Guangzhou 510623, 联系地址: 中国广州市珠江新城珠江西路8号高德置地广场D座11楼   Agenda: 9:00-9:30 Registration 09:30 – 10:15 Commercial Contracts and Credit Collection 10:15 – 10:40 Coffee break 10:40 – 11:15 Labor Law and Employment Issues 11:15 – 11:35 Q&A Session 11:35 – 12:00 Private Consultation & Networking The speakers of the event are two recognized legal experts: Mr. Franco Fornari and Mr. Lawson LU both coming from Wang Jing & Co Law Firm based in Guangzhou. For further information please refer to the text, as below: Mr. Franco Fornari moved to China in 2008 after working as a Business Consultant in Italy for two leading Chinese companies. Throughout the years at Wang Jing & Co Law Firm Mr. Fornari achieved a solid specialization in Chinese law and handled dozen of foreign related cases in the PRC. His legal background, paired with a daily foreign oriented legal practice, made him an expert in the fields of commercial and contractual disputes and ADR, foreign investment strategies, intellectual property rights and labour disputes. He deals with foreign companies on a daily basis providing them with legal advice on China-oriented legal matters. All through these years he has become a point of reference for the Italian community in the southern provinces of China, offering his expertise and the legal practice of the Wang Jing & Co Law Firm to both corporations and individuals to better cope with the peculiar Chinese legal system. Mr. Fornari joined Wang Jing & Co Law Firm in 2009 and is working with European and international clients as a Senior Manager ever since.   Mr. Lawson LU’s main professional practice areas are Corporate Law and Labor Law. In his years of practice, he has accumulated relevant experience in a wide range of legal fields. He has extensive experience in Employment Agreement, Collective Bargaining, Labor Arbitration and Litigation, International Trade and Investment, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, M & A, Commercial Arbitration and Litigation. He has handled a large number of material labor disputes. Mr. Lawson LU’s wide experience also includes commercial negotiations, drafting of foreign-related commercial contracts, commercial claims, international trade and investment, legal affairs related to Customs, evidence collection, commercial arbitration and litigation.   Price: RMB 100 for CICC Members RMB 200 for non-Members   Registration: To register send an e-mail to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com by September 5th, 2012 before 17:00 Please note that seats are limited and assigned on a first come first served basis.   Best Regards CICC Staff  

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to to vote for the Best Culinary & Beverage Finalists & attend the 7th that’s PRD Food & Drink Awards 2012 to be held on September 12th in Guangzhou and September 6th in Shenzhen after the open voting and tally.   Esteemed as the yearly “Food & Drink Cup” within the industry in Pearl River Delta, that’s PRD Food & Drink Awards becomes one of the most prestigious dining awards in the PRD area. Cast your vote on the official voting website http://vote.thatsmags.com/prdfnd2012 from August 1 to August 27 and share your dining experience with them!   Reservation for seats of the award ceremonies is available now.   Guangzhou: Date: Wednesday, September 12th Time: 19:00-22:00 Venue: Cystal Ballroom, China Hotel, a Marriot Hotel   Shenzhen: Date: Thursday, September 6th Time: 19:00-22:00 Venue: CJW OTC Bay   Ticket prices: Guangzhou: RMB 200 Shenzhen: RMB 150   CICC Members Privilege on Ticket Booking: Buy 3 Get 1 Free   For more information on ticket bookings for the awards ceremonies, please contact Marketing of that’s PRD: TEL: 020-8358 6125 EMAIL: marketing.prd@urbanatomy.com  

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to the seminar on ‘Basics of IPRs and Enforcement in China’ to be held in Guangzhou on July 25th 2012. The seminar will focus on IPR protection and is especially designed for foreign companies operating in the Chinese market seeking legal support and practical advice on IPR. The seminar will offer professional guidance on the protection of intellectual property and will provide business related solutions on IPR’s enforcement. The event will be an important occasion to discuss major IPR related issues. The aim of the meeting will be to clarify to a diversified business audience the basic principles of IPR and the procedures to follow in protecting property rights in China. It will focus on both theoretical and concrete legal aspects, based on day-to-day legal practice. Location: Floor 2nd, The Canton Residence T9, N. 48 Haifeng Street, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510627 广州珠江新城海风路48号广粤天地广粤公馆T9栋二层   Agenda: 3:45 - 4:00 Registration 4:00 – 4:30 IPRs in China 4:30 – 5:00 IPR’s Enforcement & Patent Infringement Actions 5:00 – 5:20 Coffee break 5:20 – 5:40 Q&A Session 5:40 – 6:00 IPR Consultation & Networking   Registration: To register send an e-mail to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com by July 23rd, 2012 before 17:00 The speaker of the event will be a major IP legal expert Tom Carver, head of Wragge & Co.`s China office based in Guangzhou. For further information on Tom Carver please find the biography provided by the speaker here below: Tom Carver is an UK qualified solicitor who specialises in intellectual property and has substantial experience in patent litigation. He has represented companies from the pharmaceutical industries and life science sector and gained particular experience in handling multi-jurisdictional litigation. Tom deals with all aspects of intellectual property rights on a daily basis and has a specific interest in China-related matters. He has advised on multiple patent infringement actions and attended trade fairs on behalf of clients. Tom focuses on understanding the client`s objective and explaining the law in practical terms, providing his clients with concrete and business-focused solutions. He is a regular speaker on the topic of IPR in China and has published several articles on this subject. Tom Carver is the head of Wragge & Co.’s China office and is based in Guangzhou. He advises both UK and internationally based clients on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in China, as well as on other China-related issues including commercial law. Tom also advises Chinese companies on UK law, and acts as the link between the firm`s Guangzhou office and its other offices.