Kara M. Bombach, an International Trade Practice shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Dawn Zhang, co-managing shareholder of the firm’s Shanghai office, participated in the Asia Legal Business 16th Annual In-House Legal Summit on Nov. 21,2019 in Beijing. Historically, the summit has attracted over 300 in-house legal counsel annually from leading Chinese state-owned enterprises, publicly listed companies, private companies, as well as from global multinational companies to discuss recent regulatory changes, pressing legal issues, and best practice solutions in Hong Kong and the region.
Bombach conducted a workshop titled “CFIUS Update – The Impact of the Foreign Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA) and Practical Guidance on Navigating the CFIUS process.” The presentation will dive in to the recent changes to the CFIUS process and how they could impact Chinese investment in the United States. Zhang, who is led Greenberg Traurig’s participation and sponsorship, will joined Bombach in attending the conference and provided Mandarin interpretation for the workshop, as well as provided insights on her experience working on cross-border investment deals.