Catherine has been working closely with foreign investors on negotiated M&A deals, joint ventures, restructures and private equity transactions since 2017 and possesses extensive experiences in mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investments and general corporate matters. With strong technical and communication skills, she is a well recognized legal advisor for foreign investors.
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Practise focus
Corporate governance
Mergers and acquisitions
Employment law
General corporate matters
Risk management
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Locations
BeijingShanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Catherine Yan
2024
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2022
Counsel at a top-tier PRC law firm
2017
Began career as a transaction lawyer at a top-tier PRC law firm
2017
Juris Doctor at University of New South Wales, Australia
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Eileen WuPartner
Together with Gerald and Christian, Eileen is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. She has more than 21 years of auditing and accounting experience, including eight years at a Big Four firm. Prior to joining Ebner Stolz, Mrs. Wu previously worked as the head of internal audit and accounting.
Eileen draws on her extensive experience in international CPA and large corporate firms to provide excellent service and recommendations for our clients.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting audit
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Agreed-upon procedures
Due diligence
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor
Vita Eileen Wu
2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2013
Head of internal audit, leading Chinese airline carrier
2002
Admission as Certified Internal Auditor
2000
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
1998
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at a Big Four firm
“Sound professional knowledge and China expertise is not enough to become a reliable partner. We need to understand the core of our clients’ business.”
Christian VogtPartner
Together with Gerald Neumann and Eileen Wu, Christian is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. After obtaining a master’s degree in mathematics in Germany, he moved to China in 1993; he is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Over the past 18 years, while working in CFO roles in the Shanghai offices of German banking and leasing firms, he has learned how to effectively handle the challenges posed by the rapidly changing Chinese regulatory environment.
His long-term experience is invaluable, particularly when advising foreign enterprises on how to optimize their accounting, controlling, compliance, and financing structures in response to specific Chinese requirements.
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Practise focus
Accounting and financial reporting
Financial controlling and advisory
Financial budgeting
Corporate financing
Restructuring and liquidation
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
German
Mandarin
English
Vita Christian Vogt
2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2016
Partner at Fan Chan Neumann Business Advisory
2012
Managing Director of Operations, Deutsche Leasing China
2010
General Manager, Chinese accounting and consulting firm with a German background
2009
Post-merger integration of Dresdner Bank branch into Commerzbank
2001
Chief Operating Officer, Dresdner Bank Shanghai
1995
Head of Organization / IT, Dresdner Bank Shanghai
1993
Chinese language studies, Nanjing University
1982
Master’s degree in mathematics, Heidelberg University
“We have seen major strides in China in terms of technological development. As far as the legal and economic structure goes, however, China is still a developing country. A comprehensive advisory is therefore a critical factor for any investment in the Chinese market.”
Dr. Gerald NeumannPartner
Together with Eileen and Christian, Gerald is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. Prior to relocating to Essen, Germany, he lived in Shanghai for twelve years and still maintains an apartment there for his frequent visits to China and Southeast Asia. Besides being responsible for the tax team, he acts as the consultant for the Chinese subsidiaries of our European clients and regularly liaises with their headquarters in Europe. He is also the supervisor of several prominent European LLCs in China.
A foreign management executive’s insight into today’s China and SEA regionJanuary 30, 2024 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
eventWebinar invitation: Supply Chain Diversification in the Far EastNovember 16
Restructuring of China Investments, Part 1: Participation Models for Local Managing DirectorsJune 20, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Ebner Stolz China supports DEKRA in the acquisition of Onward SecurityJune 19, 2023 by Lily Sun
Ebner Stolz China & Asia Day has been successfully been held in StuttgartApril 26, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
eventEinladung zum 2023 Ebner Stolz China Day in StuttgartJanuary 29, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
New COVID Situation in China: Tax Relief Policies Released to Support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small-scale and Low Profits EnterprisesMay 30, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
China Recent Transfer Pricing Regulation UpdateMay 10, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Important Note: Tax incentives on annual bonus and foreigner’s fringe benefits continue to be valid until 2023!December 31, 2021 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
eventEUROPEAN FINANCE FORUM: “CHANCES AND PITFALLS FOR GERMAN SMEs IN CHINA”July 10, 2018 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
“China and Southeast Asia are still developing markets with great potential, but they also present great challenges. Our goal is to support our clients so that they can operate from a safe position and seize market opportunities.”
Lily SunPartner
Lily has been working with the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China – Eileen, Christian, and Gerald – since 2012. She is a CPA and expert in financial and tax areas and has additionally accumulated extensive experience on due diligence and compliance review projects.
A hard worker, she consistently receives positive feedback from our clients.
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Practise focus
M&A transactions advisory
Financial and tax due diligence
Auditing
Compliance review
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Vita Lily Sun
2021
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2016
Secondment to Ebner Stolz Germany, Stuttgart
2014
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2011
Began career in auditing and due diligence at a well-known CPA, finance, and tax advisory firm in China
Eileen Wu
Christian Vogt
Dr. Gerald Neumann
