Structuration and setting up of a JV in China

Contemplated partnership between two asset managers regulated respectively by the French Financial Markets Authority and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission.

Setting up the JV required to obtain the prior regulatory approval to carry out activities in China.

Structuring of a cross-border JV taking into account the specificities of two different corporate cultures.

Strategic advice in the structuring of the JV to protect the interests of the French group in terms of corporate governance.

Preparation of the regulatory filings submitted to regulators to authorize the JV.

Negotiations, drafting and implementation of the JV agreement as well as the commercial agreements and services agreements.

Secured mid- and long-term partnership with a clear and tailor-made corporate governance of the JV suited to the operational constraints of both groups.

Improved certainty in the implementation of the business plan by setting up several commercial agreements.

JV allowing the acceleration of the business development of the French group in China and new growth opportunities with access to Chinese distribution networks and investors.