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
“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
“I insist on the highest standards and deliver quality results.”
Lena LiManager
Lena is a manager in our corporate services and tax team. She supports our clients with company registration, liquidation, and individual income tax and social insurance compliance. She is also familiar with visa and work permit regulations.
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Practise focus
Corporate services
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
German
English
Mandarin
Vita Lena Li
2019
Named Corporate Services Manager at Ebner Stolz
2016
Joined Ebner Stolz as Administration Manager and Management Assistant
2015
Project Manager at a Swiss-based consulting firm
2015
Master’s degree in German language and literature, Tongji University
Upcoming Regulatory Update: How existing companies shall adjust their capital contribution time in line with the revised Company LawMarch 28, 2024 by Lena Li
Social insurance alertJanuary 30, 2024 by Lena Li
Significant Changes of the New Company Law (Revision 2023)January 30, 2024 by Lena Li
15-day China visa-free policy for France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and MalaysiaNovember 25, 2023 by Lena Li
Hague apostille, the new legalization approach for China since 7 NovemberNovember 11, 2023 by Lena Li
Policies are issued by Chinese Government to Facilitate Foreigners’ StaySeptember 2, 2023 by Lena Li
Finally no COVID-19 testing required for entering ChinaSeptember 1, 2023 by Lena Li
New policy allows expats with PhDs working in Shanghai to apply for “green cards” IMMEDIATELYMay 25, 2023 by Lena Li
Intergovernmental cooperation: China-Germany Youth Interns Exchange Programme finally launched in May 2023May 25, 2023 by Lena Li
No more pre-boarding nucleic acid testing for all passengers entering China after 29 April 2023May 11, 2023 by Lena Li
China Joins Apostille ConventionApril 28, 2023 by Lena Li
China resumes issuing all types of visas to foreigners from March 15, 2023March 17, 2023 by Lena Li
China Immigration Policy Update: PU Letter is no longer necessary for visitors from Germany and AustriaJuly 25, 2022 by Lena Li
China Immigration Policy Update: PU letter is no longer required for work visa and dependent visa applicationsJune 8, 2022 by Lena Li
Carry out business activities throughout China – Are you well prepared for the branch registration?November 9, 2021 by Lena Li