Seamless Market Entry. Strategic Growth. Legal Confidence.

Expand Your Business Horizons into China

Are you an Indian business looking to invest, operate, or grow in China? At Esplora Legal, we specialize in China-India cross-border consulting with a deep focus on legal compliance, market entry, investment structuring, and regulatory approvals.

We empower Indian businesses to enter the Chinese market with confidence—with tailored legal, commercial, and strategic advisory support from our China-based legal experts.

Our China Investment Consulting Services

1. Market Entry Strategy

• Regulatory due diligence
• Sector-specific licensing insights (FMCG, tech, manufacturing, etc.)
• Local partnership structuring (JV, WFOE, RO)
• Custom go-to-market plans

2. Entity Formation and Compliance

• Company incorporation in China (WFOE, JV, etc.)
• Tax and regulatory registrations
• Contract vetting and localization
• Annual filings and ongoing compliance

3. Cross-Border Transactions

• Investment structuring and repatriation strategies
• SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) filings
• Drafting cross-border JV and shareholder agreements
• RBI and FEMA compliance for outbound investments from India

4. Dispute Resolution and Risk Mitigation

• Arbitration and mediation support (CIETAC, SIAC, HKIAC)
• IP protection, brand registration, and anti-counterfeiting
• Commercial dispute advisory in Chinese courts
• Exit planning and shareholder protections

5. China Regulatory and Policy Updates

• Real-time compliance alerts on FDI policy shifts
• Industry-specific updates for Indian investors
• Regulatory briefings and advisory sessions

Why Choose Esplora Legal

• On-ground legal presence with offices in Shanghai, China, supported by local bilingual teams
• India-China investment specialists with over 10 years of cross-border legal expertise
• Custom strategies tailored to your sector, risk profile, and investment size
• Full lifecycle support from market scan to exit
• Trusted by over 200 global clients including businesses from India, Central Asia, and the European Union

What Our Clients Say

“We engaged the #2 law firm in China for all of our transactions with the major one being establishing a JV.When we went for acquiring JV partners' shares, we chose Divya against a strong internal reco for the existing law firm. Esplora was a revelation. While we thought they would struggle with the complexity of the transaction, they handled it very professionally, were completely well-versed with local regulations, understood the HOs' positions and concerns, and helped consummate the transaction in a tight time frame with superb communication with all asides involved.They engaged with local government, land bureau and other parties and shared a recommendation which worked for both parties of JV.Esplora is very hands-on, gets into action very quick and charts out the project plan and executes it very well.Post that transaction, now Esplora is our law firm of choice for all China legal requirements."— Sridhar Subramaniam – CIPLA.

"We are incredibly grateful to have Ms. Divya Hazra – Esplora Consulting Firm as our trusted legal consultant in China. As a young, dynamic, and highly skilled lawyer in her 30s, she has consistently provided our company with exceptional legal guidance, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and seamless operations in the complex Chinese business landscape.Her deep expertise in corporate law, contracts, compliance, IP, or labor law has been invaluable to our growth. She combines sharp legal acumen with a practical, solution-oriented approach, always responding promptly, clarifying complexities, and offering strategic advice tailored to our needs.What truly sets her apart is her professionalism, dedication, and proactive mindset. Whether handling negotiations, drafting agreements, or resolving disputes, she demonstrates remarkable diligence and a keen understanding of both local regulations and international business standards.As a female leader in Shanghai’s legal industry, she also brings a fresh perspective and strong communication skills, making collaboration effortless. We highly recommend her services to any company seeking reliable, knowledgeable, and results-driven legal support in China.Thank you, Ms. Divya Hazra, for your outstanding contributions—we look forward to continuing our successful partnership!"— Vishwanathan Arumugam – Sundaram Fasteners

Sectors We Work With

• Manufacturing and Electronics
• Automotive
• FMCG and Retail
• Pharma and Biotech
• Agrochemicals
• Agriculture
• IT and E-commerce
• Infrastructure and Energy

Meet Our Experts

Divya Hazra – Partner, India Desk

Divya Hazra is an international corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience, currently based between Mumbai and Shanghai. Having worked across three jurisdictions—India, the United States, and China—she specializes in advising large and medium-sized corporations and private equity funds on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

She has significant expertise in structuring and executing transactions under India’s Press Note 3 (PN3) regime, including sensitive cross-border investments and joint ventures involving Chinese parties. Divya regularly advises Indian Fortune 500 companies on their M&A transactions in China, as well as Indian listed companies in the automotive sector on licensing Chinese technology and forming strategic joint ventures. In addition, she advises European and U.S. clients on M&A and joint ventures in India, helping them navigate India’s regulatory and commercial landscape.

Divya holds an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai, and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, New York. She is admitted to practice law in India and New York, and combines her multi-jurisdictional legal training with on-the-ground experience in China to guide clients through regulatory, commercial, and cultural complexities in cross-border deals.

Jacky Sun

Jacky specializes in a wide array of matters in relation to Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Labour Law, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration. In the past 15 years, he has worked closely with many European multinational corporations and has assisted them in navigating through several business operational issues in the Chinese markets including liaising with the Chinese government authorities.

Meet the Team