Denis Diop is a dual-qualified lawyer — a Solicitor of England and Wales and a member of the German Bar — and a contributor to China Law Help. He brings an international, cross-border perspective to the site’s guides for foreigners in China.
Qualifications
- Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales
- Admitted to the German Bar
- PhD, Humboldt University in Berlin
- Masters of International Business Law, Queen Mary University in London
Experience
Denis started his legal career in London and has subsequently lived and worked in Indonesia, Singapore and China. He has served as in-house counsel for several multinational companies, most recently as Group Legal Counsel of an international software company that provides accounting and valuation solutions to banks.
Working across legal systems has been a constant in Denis’s career: matters involving a Chinese company often touch English, German or other laws at the same time. Being qualified in both England and Wales and Germany helps him spot early when a second jurisdiction comes into play — a perspective he brings to the guides he contributes to on China Law Help.
Areas of interest
- Cross-border commercial contracts, and how they are enforced in practice
- Foreign investment and corporate matters, from market entry to restructuring
- Compliance and data-protection questions that multinational teams face in China
- Employment and immigration topics for internationally mobile professionals
Denis Diop on China Law Help
Denis contributes to the site’s English-language library. Guides he has worked on include:
- FAQs about Patent Applications in China
- Filing a Trademark Application in China
- Framework of Foreign Direct Investment Management for a New Era
- How to Protect the Software I Developed?
- Regulation on Foreign Permanent Residence Released for Comment
Frequently asked questions
What are Denis Diop’s qualifications?
He is admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales and to the German Bar, and holds a PhD from Humboldt University in Berlin.
What does Denis write about on China Law Help?
His contributions focus on cross-border business and legal questions that foreign companies and professionals face in China.
Contact
You can reach Denis at denisdiop@chinalawhelp.com, or book a consultation with the team. More about the site: About China Law Help.