Keywords: shareholder information rights | China equity disputes | foreign investor protection | inspection of company accounts
Illustrative scenario
An overseas investor funds a company established with a Chinese partner who manages operations. Years later, requests for financial records are repeatedly met with “we are organizing them”; the partner controls the company seal, accounts and books.
How a China lawyer can assist
We can review the articles, registration, contribution evidence and shareholder agreement, verify standing, assess which materials can lawfully be inspected or copied, and propose steps to exercise shareholder information rights under Chinese law.
We can help submit written requests, preserve refusals and evidence of non-cooperation, and where appropriate represent the shareholder in information-rights litigation. For shareholder resolutions, profit distribution, equity transfer or exit disputes, we can review the substance and procedure of resolutions and assess confirmation, cancellation, damages or other remedies. We also assist with litigation and non-litigation matters concerning share buybacks or company dissolution.
If access to accounts is blocked, preserve evidence of your status, requests and responses and contact us for an assessment.