Along with new opportunities come risks associated with differences in law, negotiations, business culture, and management philosophy. Communication errors are costly: contracts fall through, logistics are disrupted, and reputations suffer.

To help Russian businesses develop partnerships with China confidently and safely, Yakovlev & Partners Legal Group is launching a series of closed expert events — focused on law, strategy, and the security of international cooperation.

First Event in the Series

Closed Consultative Seminar

«Business with China: Philosophy, Law, Security.
Strategy for a Successful Partnership»

Preliminary Date: November 26, 2025
Format: In-person only

Participants will receive practical tools and proven solutions for working with Chinese partners:

• How to understand the strategy and intentions of the Chinese side?

• Which regulations actually work in China, and how is liability structured?

• How to protect deals, funds, and brands from fraud and hidden risks?

Speakers

Pavel V. Troshchinsky
Candidate of Legal Sciences, sinologist, head of the Center for Political Research and Forecasts at the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences;

Consultant for Russian businesses working with China;

Advisor to the Chairman of «Yakovlev & Partners» legal group;

25+ years of experience working with China; fluent in Chinese;

Author of the Telegram channel @pravochina

Andrey Y. Yakovlev
Managing Partner of Legal Group «Yakovlev & Partners»;
Chairman of MCA «Yakovlev & Partners»;
Lawyer recognized as an expert in business legal security and international projects

Seminar Program

I. Socio-cultural Features of Cooperation with a Chinese Partner
• Stratagem-based thinking and philosophy of communication
• «Guanxi» and «mianzi»: negotiations without losing face
• What Chinese business really thinks about Russia

II. Law of Ancient and Modern China
• Legal culture: discipline of word and punishment
• Business regulation and the role of political decisions
• How to work with Chinese legal databases

III. Security in Working with a Chinese Partner
• Due diligence of a Chinese counterparty
• Fraud prevention and monitoring interaction channels
• Acceptable and unacceptable forms of gifts and hospitality

Participation Format

3 modules, 120 minutes each
Photo and video recording prohibited
Opportunity for individual consultations with speakers (terms discussed separately)

How to Receive an Invitation

The seminar is conducted in a closed format for a limited audience.
Invitations are sent only after confirmed registration.

To reserve participation, submit a request:
E-mail: p.lebed@matec.ru
Mob: +7 (985) 137-17-27
Work: +7 (495) 956-29-92

The request must include:
• Name
• Position and organization
• Phone number and e-mail

Participation fees and opportunities for individual consultations are specified by phone or when submitting a request.

We recommend submitting your application in advance — places are limited.