10 September 2026 – Baker McKenzie FenXun is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global has published Powers of Attorney: Overview (China), a Practice Note co-authored by our partners Cherrie Shi* and Kelly Han.* Practical Law Global is Thomson Reuters’ international legal know-how platform, providing cross-border practical legal resources for lawyers, in-house counsel and business professionals worldwide. The Practice Note provides a practical and commercially focused overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing powers of attorney under Chinese law, and offers guidance for companies, investors and practitioners on using powers of attorney in domestic and cross-border transactions, regulatory filings and corporate governance matters.
As businesses continue to operate in an increasingly complex China-related legal and compliance environment, powers of attorney remain a critical tool for defining authority, allocating execution responsibility and managing procedural risk. Drawing on Baker McKenzie FenXun’s integrated international capabilities and deep China law experience, the Practice Note highlights key considerations for drafting, executing and relying on powers of attorney in a manner that is legally robust, commercially workable and aligned with the expectations of Chinese authorities and counterparties.
Report Highlights
How powers of attorney are used in China
The publication gives a practical overview of how powers of attorney are used in China and explains why clear authorisation arrangements are important in commercial and regulatory contexts.
Drafting considerations and scope of authority
The publication looks at practical points to consider when preparing powers of attorney, including how parties may describe delegated matters, define the scope of authority and set authorisation periods.Execution and procedural requirements
The publication outlines issues that may arise when powers of attorney are executed and used, including document form, signing arrangements and procedural expectations in different scenarios.
Cross-border use and authentication
The publication considers practical issues that may be relevant where a power of attorney is signed outside China or intended for use in China, including language, translation and authentication requirements.
A practical reference for China-related matters
With a focus on practical application, the publication may serve as a useful reference for companies, investors and practitioners handling China-related transactions, corporate matters and regulatory filings.
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Baker McKenzie FenXun’s M&A group advises multinational and Chinese companies, private equity sponsors and strategic investors on complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and other strategic transactions involving China and global markets. Combining cross-border transactional experience with in-depth China law insight, we support clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from deal structuring and due diligence to documentation, negotiation, signing, closing and post-closing implementation.
**Lawyers of FenXun Partners. Baker & McKenzie International and FenXun Partners have established Baker McKenzie FenXun, the first joint operation office between an international law firm and a Chinese law firm in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, as approved by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice.