Dezan Shira Presents to a Belgium Delegation of Architects Lead by Secretary of State for the Brussels-Capital Region

On November 13, 2016, Thibaut Minot, Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates, was invited to deliver a speech to a Belgian delegation of architects visiting Shanghai. The speech was delivered at Shanghai Tower – the tallest green building in the world (LEED Platinum certified). Several high-profile guests were in attendance, including Madame La Ministre Cécile Jodogne, Secretary of State for the Brussels-Capital Region and Minister of the French Community Commission.

In the speech, Thibaut expounded on the opportunities that await foreign architects in China’s construction sector, as well as market entry strategies and options for architects seeking to establish a presence in China. In addition, he also spoke about green buildings in China and the particular appeal of such projects for Belgian architectural firms. Thibaut’s presentation shed light both on the general drivers of demand for architecture service in China, and the concrete strategies available to foreign architects wanting to do business in China.

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To discover more insights on China’s Real Estate industry, read our magazine China Investment Roadmap: the Commercial Real Estate Sector and featured news Opportunities for a Foreign Architect or Firm in China

For a consultation for advice on running a business in China’s Real Estate Industry, please contact Thibaut Minot at thibaut.minot@dezshira.com.

Thibaut Minot is an associate on the International Business Advisory team of Dezan Shira & Associates in Shanghai. Thibaut shepherds corporate investors from Europe, North America and Asia in setting up and growing their business in China. Thibaut’s areas of expertise include pre-investment market entry advisory, setting up of wholly foreign-owned enterprises and representative offices, and corporate governance in China. His industry experience includes food & beverage, IT, automotive, apparel, Real Estate and pharmaceuticals.

Within the French Desk, Thibaut looks after the firm’s French accounts, oversees French content and publications, and manages French media and business partnerships.