China's economy continues to expand at a torrid pace, leaving foreign investors scrambling to understand the changing rules which govern overseas investment. In this webinar, you will hear from expert legal counsel with years of experience navigating China's complex bureaucracy. Discussion will include how private companies are going public on foreign exchanges and why government regulation continues to baffle the venture capital community.

For almost two years, venture capital and private equity investment into Chinese companies stagnated due to the PRC government clamping down on offshore deal structures designed to facilitate international investment. Six months ago these rules were relaxed but hurdles still remain. Mr. Shoesmith has more than 25 years of experience in cross-border transactions and has spent the last three years focusing exclusively on China. In this segment, he discusses some of the new rules that will impact investors, specifically rules regarding M&A and offshore restructurings.

Since the change in economic policy in 1978 providing for an opening of the economy, China has experienced rapid economic growth. During the past three years China has accounted for one-third of global economic growth, twice as much as the U.S. Investment banking professionals with knowledge of China agree that there are tremendous untapped investment opportunities. In this segment, Mr. Ofsink imparts keen insight gained from his vast deal experience in Asia.