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Chaoyi Ding

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T 313.961.0200 F 313.961.0388

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Chaoyi Ding focuses her practice on general business and corporate law, with an emphasis on international business transactions.

Practice Areas

Business and Corporate Law

Commercial Transactions

International Business

Mergers and Acquisitions

Real Estate

US-Asia Business

Bio

A Chinese National, and fluent in Mandarin, Chaoyi is qualified to practice both in the United States and in China. Her background, language ability, and specific legal acumen and knowledge enable her to provide invaluable assistance to clients operating in the realm of international business.

Her expertise involves cross-border business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and joint venture transactions. She has extensive experiences in assisting inbound Chinese companies with drafting and negotiation of commercial transactions, M&A, real estate,  tax and employment law, CFIUS, and export control compliance.

She also advises US companies in many areas of investment in China, including business establishment, joint venture structuring and negotiation, intellectual property protection and technology transfer, foreign exchange control, and labor law, tax and other regulatory compliance issues.

 

credentials

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    • Business Law Section
    • International Law Section
  • State Bar of Michigan
    • Business Law Section
    • International Law Section
  • Detroit Chinese Business Association

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan

Clerkship

  • Legal Intern, Michigan Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel
  • Legal Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • Illinois Circuit Court, Peoria County, Illinois

Education

  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D.
    • magna cum laude
    • Jurisprudence Achievement Award for International Business Transactions
    • Jurisprudence Achievement Award for Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Wuhan (China) University School of Law, LL.B,
  • National University of Singapore
    • Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Law

Insights & News

May 4, 2021

What to Know About the US International Trade Commission

The International Trade Commission (ITC) of the United States is an independent and quasi-judicial federal agency that handles a range of trade-related matters. The main functions of ITC are to investigate and make determinations in proceedings involving imports alleged to injure a domestic industry or violate US intellectual property rights.

February 24, 2021

Identities of Business Owners Required to be Disclosed

Congress recently passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to require companies in the U.S. to disclose their beneficial owners to the U.S. government.

March 17, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity:  A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends

Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people

October 3, 2019

Chaoyi Ding Explains Proposed Regulations for Foreign Involvement in US Companies

The US Department of the Treasury recently published two proposed regulations that would significantly impact cross-border business transactions with US companies. Kerr Russell international law attorney Chaoyi Ding explains how this may impact your business.

May 9, 2019

Kerr Russell Attorneys Advise Peterson in Sale to MiddleGround Capital

Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive legal adviser to Peterson American Corporation (PAC) in its sale to MiddleGround Capital (MiddleGround).

February 14, 2018

Kerr Russell lunch and learn with Sterling Insurance Group

Kerr Russell hosted a lunch and learn on February 14 with Brandon Horrocks (certified risk architect), Joan Giffels, and team from Sterling Insurance Group. They facilitated a robust dialogue about assessing and mitigating client risk as well as rep and warranty issues.

January 26, 2018

Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services

Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.

December 18, 2017

Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children's Hospital of Michigan

One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year's raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor.

November 30, 2017

Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season

It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.

November 17, 2017

Detroit Legal News covers Detroit Chinese Business Association recognition of Kerr Russell, and Jim Cambridge on ChinaDaily.com (Michigan trade group spurs China-US ties)

The Detroit Legal News covers Kerr Russell's recognition as "Sponsor of the Year" by the Detroit Chinese Business Association. Click here to read:

November 11, 2017

Detroit Free Press features Detroit Chinese Business Association US/China Auto Expo, Kerr Russell

Great coverage from the Detroit Free Press of the Detroit Chinese Business Association US/China Auto Expo - excerpt from the article (which can be found in its entirety here) follows: DCBA, meanwhile, had a busy week hosting the 2017 USA China Auto Expo & Forum in Dearborn with more than 20 major Chinese auto suppliers on hand.

November 3, 2017

Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit

With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.

November 1, 2017

Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

September 27, 2017

business Magazine covers Kerr Russell's participation in Detroit Chinese Business Association International Golf Outing

Kerr Russell was well-represented at the Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) International Golf Open.

August 10, 2017

A culture of giving

If you want to know how a firm can thrive for over 140 years in a city that has faced considerable challenges, walk through the door of Kerr Russell’s suite on the 25th floor of the Detroit Center and get a feel for the people.

November 15, 2013

James R. Cambridge and Chaoyi Ding publish article in the Michigan Bar Journal highlighting the Detroit Chinese Business Association

Relationships are important in business, and for the Chinese, close personal relationships are valued.

Representative Matters

Advises on general business issues related to operations in the US and China

Represents Chinese enterprises in cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint venture transactions

Represents Chinese enterprises in establishing US subsidiaries and R&D centers

Advises US companies in foreign direct investment in China

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