Legal Support and Value Empowerment for Globalization of Chinese Pharmaceutical Enterprises

Jun 06,2026

Driven by improved domestic pharmaceutical innovation and accelerated global expansion, Chinese pharmaceutical companies have rising demands for professional services including licensing, outbound BD, investment & financing, patent protection and pharmaceutical compliance, standing at a critical turning point from domestic innovation to global value realization.Meanwhile, amid evolving 2026 life sciences financing landscape, international regulatory policies and cross-border transaction practices, pharmaceutical enterprises encounter increasingly complicated legal and compliance challenges in overseas IPO, License Out, NewCo cooperation, cross-border M&A and global operation.

 

Against such backdrop, Fangda’s Life Sciences practice groups co-organize this special session together with TONACEA. Focused on core legal and commercial issues concerning Chinese pharma globalization, the discussion covers three topics: Investment & Capital Market, Practical Matters of Outbound Pipeline Deals and Cutting-edge Compliance Highlights, involving globalization route selection, cross-border risk control, key clause design for License Out, MNC’s acquisition of China-based assets, IP, cross-border data, human genetic resources (HGR) compliance, antitrust, sanctions & export controls and cross-border tax optimization. Combined with latest cases and market trends, the session delivers practical suggestions and forward-looking insights to help Chinese innovative medicines achieve high-quality global value monetization.

 

Meeting time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 (sign-in from 13:30 to 14:00)

 

14:00-14:15  Opening Remarks


14:15-15:00  Roundtable Discussion:Investment & Capital Market amid Chinese Pharma’s Global Expansion
(1)2026 Observations on Life Sciences Investment and Financing Landscape
(2)Overseas Expansion & Listing Options: Latest Regulatory Updates on Hong Kong Listings, US IPOs, Spin-off Listings and Red-chip Structures
(3)Key Legal Issues in Cross-border Transactions: Risk Control from Term Sheet to Closing

 

15:00-15:45   Roundtable Discussion:Core Legal Framework & Practical Highlights of Outbound Pipeline Transactions
(1)2026 Transaction Overview: Structuring & Driving Logic of License Out, NewCo, Co-Co, Platform Cooperation and Asset Acquisition
(3)Key Negotiation Points for License Out: Scope of Rights, Milestone Structuring, Diligent Obligations and Termination Provisions
(3)MNCs’ Acquisition of China-Based Assets: Deal Structure, Regulatory Barriers and Practical Solutions
(4)Patent Protection & Dispute Resolution: IP Risks and Dispute Prevention Mechanisms in Outbound Transactions (Overview)
 

15:45-16:00   Break


16:00-17:00  Roundtable Discussion:Frontier Compliance Topics for Chinese Pharma’s Global Expansion
(1)Cross-border Data & Human Genetic Resources (HGR) Compliance: Hidden Barriers for Outbound Transactions
(2)Latest Developments in Antitrust and Foreign Investment Screening
(3)Sanctions & Technology Export Controls: Two-Way Compliance Pressures for Outbound Chinese Pharma
(4)Tax Optimization and Structuring under Cross-border Frameworks

 

17:30  Cocktail Reception