Francis J Caruso Jr

Francis J Caruso Jr

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 30 years

International law Lawyer at Shenzhen, NY
Practice Areas: International Law

13th Floor Chan Ping Building, Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, NY

About Francis

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

International Law 100%

Advise businesses and individuals on international corporate, transactional, tax, real estate, regulatory, compliance and intellectual property in Asia-Pacific, specifically Hong Kong and China.

31 years | 780 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

IPG Legal

13th Floor Chan Ping Building, Futian Free Trade Zone, Shenzhen, NY

Law Offices of Francis J Caruso Jr

One Nancy Ave, Millersville, MD, 21108

IPG Legal

4 Liberty Ave., 1st Floor, Kowloon, Hong Kong, NY

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Posted by PETER | December 20, 2011

Delighted

I have experienced dealing with numerous Lawyers within both China and Hong Kong.However my experience with an American Lawyer based in China was at the very least quite a surprise , here is a most professional Lawyer in every aspect ,but above all a complete "gentleman"

Posted by Guiseppe | December 19, 2011 | Business

Truly Eye-Opening

In dealing with a transactional dispute with a Chinese supplier, it was quite surprising to see how little our interests were protected by the Chinese law, but also how much they could have been protected if we'd taken the proper precautions. Regardless, with Mr. Caruso's help, we recovered funds we ...thought were lost. He is absolutely top-notch, and is the only international consultant we've worked with who seems capable of interpreting the Chinese law. For this we've recommended his firm to two separate parties and are very grateful.

Posted by John | December 19, 2011 | Business

Expat

Francis J Caruso has been handling all my company and private legal work in Hong kong / China for the past 7 years. I have found Mr Caruso legal firm to be thoroughly professional, competent and above all totally trustworthy. His advise has been absolutely crucial for the success of my trading and C...hina manufacturing businesses. I strongly recommend any company and / or person whom wishes to enter in to any business venture in Hong Kong or mainland China contact Mr Caruso's firm for assistance and up to date advise regarding the formation and legal ramifications before undertaking any new proposed venture.

Posted by William | October 22, 2009 | Corporate & Incorporation

Honest, Knowledgeable, & Reliable

Working with Mr. Caruso was a refreshing experience. While dealing with all the headaches & pitfalls of establishing an international business in Hong Kong, Mr. Caruso made sure that we were set up to reap the greatest tax & licensing benefits available. He always kept lines of communication open & f...reely answered any & all questions we posited (with no sneaky bills, I might add). Since establishing our company, Mr. Caruso has worked with us on a number of contractual & banking issues, & we've successfully referred no less than four friends to him. We plan on working with Chinatex & Mr. Caruso for a long time.

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Francis J Caruso Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Hayes

International law lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank is one of the best of the best working in China."

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Zoltan Simon

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Sean Hayes

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Who's who, Who's Who Legal

1991

Navy Achievement Medal, United States Marine Corps

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Chair, China Practice Team, IPG Legal

2003 - Present

Managing Director - Founder, Caruso & Associates, Ltd.

2002 - 2003

Senior Counsel, Global Advisory Asia

1999 - 2001

Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Ellucre Corporation

1994 - 1999

Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Force 3, Inc.

Associations

2010 - Present

Foundation for Economic Liberty

Chair

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cross Border Structuring in Hong Kong

Successfully completed

China Korea Joint Venture in Hong Kong

Ongoing

Acquisition of Chinese Company by US Company

Successfully completed

Economic and Legal Advisor to Government

Successfully completed

China-Korean Medical Device Company Merger

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Education

1994

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

2nd Annual International Tax Seminar

M & A Agreements in China

Publications

2011

Legal Times Magazine JVs in Asia: Listen to my Mother

2011

www.thechinalawblog.com The China Law Blog

2009

Chinatex Law Blawg Tax man cometh part II

Languages

Mandarin

English

Japanese

Spanish

French

Korean

Thai

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