About the Event

The bureaucracy involved in dealing with foreign investments in China is considerable. As of September 2016, the National People’s Congress decided to simplify the foreign investment laws. What has changed and what does this mean for investors? This talk examines the changes in the filing procedure, the contents of the new negative list, and the implications and consequences of the reform.

About the Speakers

Berrin Oenguen
Consultant at Koehler Group


As a member of the Koehler Group’s Business Advisory Department, Berrin counsels companies from a wide range of industries seeking to expand or establish a legal presence in Asia. She initially joined the Group’s Shanghai office where she assisted clients with transactional matters relating to their foreign investment into Mainland China.

Now a Consultant at the Group’s headquarters, Berrin is responsible for advising clients on legal compliance, taxation, and accounting procedures in Hong Kong. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Chinese. She is fluent in English, German, and Mandarin and conversant in French.