Dawo Academy

OUR MISSION & CONCEPT

DaWo Academy is a legal training program for executives and managers doing business in or with China. Our trainings are based on DaWo’s qualified lawyers’ experiences and are delivered in a business-oriented, adapted and practical manner.

Our billingual training courses are offering both overviews of releant laws ad real-life case studies and participants will gain deep insights and practical take-aways.

Trainings can take place both online and offline, at DaWo offices or on-site at your office. After each training session (3 hours), we provide course materials and certificates of attendency as well as a free consultation (1 hour) within one month.

Employment & Compliance

“Employment and compliance” trainings are targeted at individuals in different management roles, especially members of HR departments. Our courses include essential rules that could be applied when it comes to employment and HR management in a company’s operation.

Personal Information Processing of Employees

Course overview

Personal information is increasingly regulated nowadays in China. Their collection and processing are strictly regulated by the PRC Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”). This training will allow you to learn about the legal framework and relevant issues in the field of the data protection referring to human resources management, and understand the mechanisms of data collection, processing and transfer related to employees.

Course objectives

Receive major laws and regulations of processing employees’ personal information;
Identify compliant conditions involving protection of employee’s personal information;
Take away keys and professional suggestions on organization and implement internal practices of processing employees’ personal data.

Employment Contract: securing the drafting and modification

Course overview

Drafting and modifying employment contracts needs to be secure and can be complex: describing the functions, specifying the workplace and remuneration, inserting clauses of duty and rights of both the employer and the employee, etc. This training aims to provide theory and practical support to all members in HR management that will empower them to be successful in dealing with those processes.

Course objectives

Secure the drafting and modification of employment contract
Protect the company’s interests by writing specific clauses in the employment contract
Conduct necessary knowledge referring to conclusion of employment contract and its consequences in different situations

Termination of Contract: legal framework and procedure

Course overview

The termination of an employment contract by the employer cannot be improvised. It is essential to understand the legal framework which regulates the employment relationship, while at the same time, anticipate the legitimate expectations of the employee. This training course will allow you to properly assess the risks involved with the departure of an employee and how to draft the termination documentation to avoid further disputes (templates will be presented).

Course objectives

Identify the legal causes for termination in order to avoid wrongful termination;
Analysis legal risks of a unilateral termination by the employer;
Prepare documentation necessary to avoid labor disputes

Confidentiality and Non-Competition: protecting your company’s core asset

Course overview

As the intangible assets such as trademark, patent, trade secret, are considered as competitive edges of a company, the traditional door-locking protection is getting less effective. In addition to that, how to prevent former key employees from competing with the company is also a very challenging topic. Thus, having a good command of designing and enforcing confidentiality & non-competition clauses or agreement, which is also legally recommended, is of great importance. This training aims to provide operational support to all members in HR management through both theory and practical exercises.

Course objectives

Illustrate legal landscape and the general practice about confidentiality and non-competition;
Prepare documentations particularly for employees required to perform his non-compete obligations;
Tip for handling the (former) employee not complying with confidentiality and non-competition.

Employment Dispute: proceeding and preparation

Course overview

Employment disputes are common issues during the daily operation of a business. And if not dealt properly, it may cause huge losses to the employer, not only to its property, but also to its reputation. To avoid such risk, conducting a good understanding of how these disputes develop will be helpful. This training led by a lawyer expert in employment dispute resolution aims to provide practical support to all members in HR management.

Course objectives

Learn the mechanisms and key points in the proceeding of employment dispute in China;
Identify the common causes for employment dispute and the alternative dispute resolution;
Guidance regarding the preparation of a labor dispute and good practices during the hearing.

Company Restructuring and Employee Relationship Management

Course overview

This training aims to provide some fundamental legal and practical knowledge regarding the employment issues occurring in a major event of a company, such as a restructuring, relocation, M&A. It aims to make the participants gain the information and the understanding required to allow them to ensure a smooth operation in such event with real cases and analysis sharing

Course objectives

Learn fundamental employment-related legal regulations and elements relevant to major events like restructuring cases;
Understand the employment-related procedures and the key points of correctly handling employee relationship in such situation;
Gain insights and skills related to employment issues in restructuring, and be better-prepared when facing cases.

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Maggie Jia

Tel: +86 (21) 6288 8682

Email: maggie.jia@dawo-lf.com

Intellectual Property & Data Compliance

“IP & Data Compliance” trainings are targeted at Tech, IT, Marketing executives and managers, Data Protection Officers and all individuals responsible for business strategy within the company and for data management (including financial data, customer data, employee data…)

Registration and protection of IP rights in China

Course overview

This training provides fundamentals and key principles on how to secure and protect IP rights and understanding of the Chinese regulatory landscape with a perspective on international treaties involving China as a contracting party. It gives an overview of means of filing for overseas application, explain the concept of territoriality of IP rights, and consequences of not thinking ‘globally’ about the products or services.

Course objectives

Differentiate between registrable and non-registrable IP rights and general understanding on how they contribute to company’s business
Planning of IP strategy for the company including overseas countries and ‘greater China’
Explaining possible consequences of not designing proper IP strategy for the product/services

Designing anti-counterfeiting strategy in China

Course overview

This training allows participants to gain legal basics and useful skills on the infringement mechanisms, on how to detect bad-faith registrations, and in case of that happening, how to tackle the problem. The course involves all aspects regarding the subject of typical IP infringements and explains such related aspects as counterfeiting, trademark hoarding and fair use.

Course objectives

Differentiate between registrable and non-registrable IP rights and understanding on how they contribute to company’s business
Master the basics on how to establish potential risks of infringement of someone else’s IP and to asses if a company/individual is a bad-faith hoarder
Planning of IP strategy for the company

Advertising law: avoid the pitfalls when promoting products and services in China

Course overview

Advertising Law training is a course, in which participants learn the key principles for the advertising activities and campaigns to be in compliance with the Chinese new regulations. It provides guidance through updated laws in the related field and presents the possible consequences in case of misleading or false advertising, which can restrict access to the advertising platforms and impact the company’s business.

Course objectives

Understanding legal background of the advertising law in China
Explaining possible consequences and penalties in case of false or misleading advertising
Getting to know the latest changes, up-to-date topics and the best marketing practices in compliance with the Chinese regulations

Cross-border Data Transfer: Fundamental Practices and Procedures

Course overview

This course gives participants the fundamentals and mechanisms on how to grasp Chinese data protection, and how to get compliant in terms of cross-border data processing. Case studies and analysis sharing will present how to distinguish between different types of data-related actions, how the Chinese system might appear similar and in what ways is different with the US but also the UE model of data protection.

Course objectives

Differentiating between types of data-related actions (transfer, storage etc.)
Planning of data-compliant strategy for the company
Explaining possible consequences of not getting compliant with Chinese data-related laws

Cyber security law: overview of China evolving data handling requirements

Course overview

This training offers an overview of the current iteration of China’s cybersecurity compliance and data protection framework and presents the essential regulations for undertaking the data security self-assessments required for all network operators. Participants leave the training with a ‘roadmap’ towards cybersecurity and data compliance in China and a working understanding of the Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS) 2.0, essential for evaluating their status before implementing internal compliance practices.

Courses objectives

Learn the fundamentals of China’s cybersecurity framework and know how it might impact the essential business functions
Understand several key pieces of the framework which together make up the MLPS 2.0
Gain practical insights and skills to evaluate the company’s data compliance footing and create strategies to fill compliance gaps.

PIPL: legal framework and key steps to implement internal compliance practices

Course overview

The PRC’s Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) establishes a framework for data protection: accountability of all actors, strengthening of human rights, implementation within the company of compliance mechanisms, liabilities and penalties in case of breaches. The training “PIPL law: legal framework and key steps to implement internal compliance practices” deals with the key points to implement and follow the internal data compliance program.

Course objectives

Overview of China’s Data Protection Regime
Identify the requirements and liabilities of entities concerned by the PIPL
Understand the specificities of data processing of Personal Information and cross-border Data Transfer provisions
Through case studies, gain insights and practical guidance to implement internal data compliance practices

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Dan Xu

Tel: +86 (21) 6288 8682

Email: dan.xu@dawo-lf.com

Corporate & Commercial

“Corporate & Commercial” trainings are targeted at individuals in different management roles in Finance, Sales, Project Management, Business Development, and all managers involved in business strategy and development and in contracts negotiation and management within their company.

Foreign Investment in China: practical approach within the framework of the new foreign-investment law

Course overview

This course presents and explains the New Foreign Investment Law, what has changed in practice in the business arena for foreign companies, and if it really aims to revolutionize China’s market for foreign businesses. Through case studies and analysis sharing, the participants gain legal basics and useful skills on how to approach WOFEs and Sino-foreign ventures in a new regulatory realm.

Course objectives

Differentiating between types of foreign and Sino-foreign establishments under New Foreign Investment Law
Understanding the options for foreign businesses in China’s market
Explaining the situation of entities that had been formed before the New Foreign Investment Law

Commercial Contracts Review: secure your contracts and prevent risks

Course overview

Commercial contracts and contract management are part of daily business. Particular attention should be paid to the drafting of contractual clauses, such as applicable law, payment terms and termination, to avoid pitfalls. This course integrates these parameters. Participants learn legal basics and practical about contractual do’s and don’ts and how to identify specific risks.

Course objectives

Differentiate the main commercial contracts (such as agency, distributors, suppliers);
Master the basics to draft and negotiate a commercial contract (e.g. boilerplate terms such as dispute resolution and problem areas such as penalty, damages, breach of contract);
Case studies and analysis sharing (risks and common mistakes).

Creditor protection: legal and practical measures to process your claims

Course overview

When commercial businesses default on a contractual agreement, it becomes essential to preserve the creditor’s rights and start the process to recover outstanding amounts. This course explores the various collection methods available to preserve the creditor’s rights and efficiently collect the outstanding payments. The training allows participants to apprehend legal basics and acquire essential practices to have chance to succeed in debt recovery.

Course objectives

Identify the key steps in the debt collection process, from preparation to enforcement
Gain practical knowledge about the different modes of recovery and different types of proceedings
Deal with difficulties related to the debtor’s situation

Personal Liabilities of Executives in China : overview and prevention

Course overview

China’s tech-driven economy and the country’s evolving legal landscape demand a reevaluation of the regulatory framework for personal liabilities of executives. This training allows participants to have a comprehensive overview of the principles of the executives’ personal liabilities and provides guidance in setting up preventive measures in order to avoid or mitigate such liabilities.

Course objectives

Understand the principles of the executives’ personal liabilities (civil, administrative, criminal) and relevant regulations related to the company’s industry
Gain insights and skills to identify the different liabilities and risks of sanctions
Identify key steps to establish and implement internal compliance policies and procedures.

M&A in China: key steps to implement during due-diligence, negotiation and post-acquisition phases

Course overview

M&A implementation requires mastering both practices and regulations, in order to secure the transfer and restructuring of the company. This training allows you to increase your skills on the key steps to establish sound and clear basis between the involved companies and ensure the M&A implementation in terms of strategy and organization.

Course objectives

Manage all the steps of an M&A process from origin to closing
Understand M&A operations at the strategic, financial, legal, HR and organizational levels
Articulate the different stages of negotiation and facilitate the integration of the target company

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Xing Hu

Tel: +86 21 6288 8682

Email: xing.hu@dawo-lf.com