Robin Tabbers — Foreign Direct Investment & Employment Lawyer in Shanghai
PRC-Licensed Lawyer · Listed on ChinaLawList
About Robin Tabbers
Robin Tabbers is a senior lawyer at R&P China Lawyers in Shanghai. After working at international law firms in Amsterdam — including Baker & McKenzie and Dentons/Boekel — Robin moved to Shanghai in 2010 and joined R&P. By combining his deep knowledge and understanding of both Western and Chinese legal systems and business environments, he has become an important bridge and beacon of trust for international clients doing business in China.
Robin assists predominantly European and North American companies with business activities throughout China. His core practice areas include foreign direct investment, M&A and corporate law, employment law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. The Legal 500 has recognized his expertise in employment matters, describing him as a lawyer whose "vast knowledge and proven experience show when addressing corruption investigations, business setup, and employment investigations" with "deep knowledge of Chinese law and a very direct, straight, and fair approach."
His clients include multinational corporations and SMEs active in manufacturing, healthcare, industrials, machinery, agriculture, consumer goods (retail, e-commerce, distribution), real estate, F&B, sourcing, IT services, entertainment, and social media. Beyond corporate clients, he also protects the interests of foreign managers and individuals in criminal, personal, family, and employment disputes in China. Robin has been a lecturer of "Chinese Business Law" at Donghua University in Shanghai.
Professional Recognition
- Legal 500 — Recognized for Employment & Corporate practice
- Lecturer — Chinese Business Law, Donghua University, Shanghai
- Former lawyer at Baker & McKenzie (Amsterdam) and Dentons/Boekel (Amsterdam)
- Representing clients in SHIAC arbitration and Shanghai court litigation
Education
- LL.M. in International Business Law, Tilburg Law School, Tilburg University, Netherlands
Languages: English (Fluent), Dutch (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Conversational)