An Overseas Client's First Consultation with Chanhai
What to share, what to ask and how the initial assessment of a China-related matter is arranged.
Civil & Commercial Matters
Introduce the Matter
Your Location and Contact
Tell us your country or region, time zone and preferred contact method. Provide a short summary of the matter before sending a large document set.
The Parties and the Transaction
Identify the Chinese factory, supplier or other party involved. Describe what was agreed, the value of the transaction and the payments made.
The Current Position
Explain the problem, the latest communication and any upcoming dates you consider important. Mark uncertain details so they can be clarified.
Prepare for the Review
Documents and a Timeline
Prepare the full contract or order, key communications and payment or delivery records. A short chronology helps connect the documents to the events.
Your Questions and Priorities
State what you hope to achieve and what matters most commercially. Ask which documents are missing and what the proposed assessment will cover.
Before Engagement
Confirm the Scope and Fees
Before formal engagement, the responsible lawyer, service scope, fees and any separate expenses should be discussed and confirmed. An initial enquiry does not itself establish an engagement.
Agree How to Communicate
Agree the contact person, communication channel and update arrangements. Chanhai is rooted in Dongguan, with services for East China, nationwide and overseas clients with China-related matters.
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