Seminar on Retirement Disputes & Risk Mitigation for Over-Age Employment & Networking, 22.04, Tianjin

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC) is delighted to invite you to the upcoming seminar, delving into a critical topic for HR, Legal, and Finance professionals - “Retirement Disputes and Risk Mitigation for Over-Age Employment: Legal & Tax Implications” on 22nd April in Tianjin at Nuovo Cinema Paradiso, a landmark venue in the city’s Italian-style district.

The seminar will be followed by an Italian Networking Dinner, providing a valuable opportunity to continue discussions in an elegant yet relaxed setting, complemented by a selection of authentic Italian cuisine and Italian fine wines.

As China's population continues to age and the labor market undergoes structural changes, an increasing number of companies are facing real challenges related to delayed retirement and over-age employment. Balancing workforce needs while ensuring compliance, minimizing legal risks, and managing tax implications has become a crucial issue in corporate operations.

The event will focus on the practical challenges companies face in retirement management and over-age employment, exploring these issues from both legal and financial perspectives, including:

• Compliance and prevention of labor disputes

• Legal and tax boundaries for over-age employment

• Building corporate risk control and response mechanisms

• Case studies and interactive discussions

Agenda

18:00–18:30 Registration

18:30–18:35 Opening Remarks

18:35–18:50 Legal insights

• Charles Xu, Counsel at D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel

18:50–19:05 Tax and financial strategies

• Stefano Catozzi, Senior Advisor of PHC Advisory Tax & Accounting

19:05–19:30 Q&A Session

19:30–21:00 Networking Dinner

About the Speakers

​Charles Xu

Counsel at D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel

Charles Xu is the Counsel at D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, located in Shanghai. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Central South University and earned his Master of Laws degree from Indiana University Bloomington. Licensed to practice law in both China and New York State, Charles is uniquely positioned to navigate complex cross-jurisdictional matters.

With 10+ years of legal experience, Charles has honed his expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, international disputes resolutions, and compliance, providing strategic counsel to multinational corporations, startups, and public companies.

Stefano Catozzi

Senior Advisor of PHC Advisory Tax & Accounting

Stefano Catozzi is the Senior Advisor of PHC Advisory Tax & Accounting. He specializes in international tax optimization, international consulting, and finance & accounting. He has experience in structuring cross-border transactions, advising multinational clients, and aligning financial strategies with regulatory requirements

About the venue

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso is located in the Italian-style district and is known for its Italian cuisine and cultural fusion. Opened at the end of 2009, it marked its inauguration by inviting renowned director Giuseppe Tornatore and the President of the Venice Film Festival, Marco Müller, to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. It also hosted the “Italian Film Week in Tianjin” in 2009.

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso has welcomed numerous distinguished guests, including senior national and local officials, an admiral of the Italian Navy, the Italian Minister of Economic Development, internationally acclaimed directors such as Giuseppe Tornatore and James Cameron, as well as the Italian Ambassador to China. It was also designated as the official venue for receptions during the World Economic Forum (Summer Davos) in Tianjin in 2010, becoming an important platform for the city’s international exchanges.

On May 11, 2018, with the support of the Italian Embassy in Beijing and the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce, the inauguration ceremony of the “Casa d’Italia” was held at Nuovo Cinema Paradiso in Tianjin’s Italian district. Between 2019 and 2020, several major side events were organized, including the Italian Fashion and Luxury Culture Week and the China–Italy Economic and Cultural Week, further strengthening exchanges between the two countries.

Tickets:

• CCIC Member: 250 RMB

• Non-Member: 300 RMB