Chris Devonshire-Ellis

Chris Devonshire-Ellis is the Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates and Chairman of the firms International Board of Equity Partners & Directors; and is the Managing Director of Asia Briefing publications.

He is based in South East Asia, and has enjoyed a 32-year career advising foreign companies on their Asia business strategy, including 25 years based in mainland China. He advises multinational corporations and foreign governments on their investment strategies for China and Asia, expanding this in recent years to include the Belt & Road countries, particularly in regard to Eurasian integration with China's "Belt & Road" initiative. His most recent 2023 work on the subject topic was "BRICS & MENA: China's Growing Role In The Middle East" available here.

Chris established Dezan Shira & Associates in 1992 and Asia Briefing in 1999. Dezan Shira & Associates now employs several hundred professional legal, tax and related personnel throughout Asia and possesses 40 regional offices advising foreign investors in the region. Asia Briefing possesses subsidiary titles concerning ASEAN, China, India, Vietnam, the Middle East, and the Belt and Road Initiative, and has published over 100 books and 1,000 Asia investment advisory magazines over the past 25 years.

During this time Chris has facilitated several billion euros worth of investment into Asia on behalf of his clients. Chris was ranked one of the top ten most important consultants in China by Accountancy Age Magazine in 2011 and ranked 1st in influence by Asia Law in 2015. He is a visiting lecturer at numerous Universities throughout Europe and Asia, while his books and papers are regular course material at multiple Universities across China and Europe. His analysis is regularly featured in international media.

Chris is a member of the Royal Overseas League and St. James Club in London, is a previous member of the Institute of Directors in Hong Kong, and the Capital and American Clubs in Beijing. He is a lifetime member of the Hanoi Press Club and life friend of the Cambridge University Scott Polar Research Institute. He is a regular contributor to numerous regional charities, ranging from education for orphaned children in China (Care for Children) wildlife protection in Mongolia (Snow Leopard Trust) and Sri Lanka and the preservation of ancient buildings and reconstruction of hospitals and orphanages in Tibet (Surmang Foundation). He regularly travels around our offices and the Eurasian region and is an acknowledged key Asia investment influencer on a global basis.

• Chris Devonshire-Ellis Discusses the World Economic Outlook on CGTN’s The Hub with Wang Guan

  • Online Panel Discussion | Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM China

• IR Global Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Annual Law & Tax Conference

  • Conference | Friday, November 25, 2022 | Dubai

• St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022

  • St. Petersburg | 3-6th June, 2022

• Eastern Economic Forum 2019

  • Vladivostok | 4-6 September, 2019

• St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2019

  • St. Petersburg | 06-08th June, 2019

• St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

  • St. Petersburg, Russia | May 24 - May 26, 2018

• International Business Conference: Opportunities for Russian Businesses in China & Asia

  • St. Petersburg, Russia | August 24 - 26, 2017

• The Russian Far East, Arctic, and China: Reshaping North-East Asia in the 21st Century

  • London, England | May 26, 2017

• China’s One Belt, One Road: Opportunities for Europe

  • Hong Kong | March 11, 2016 | 08:00 - 10:00

• China Global Investment Summit: Hangzhou 2015

  • Hangzhou, China | September 22-23, 2015

• China's New Silk Road: One Belt, One Road Strategy

  • Shanghai, China | September 16, 2015

• The New Silk Road Economic Belt and Road

  • Beijing, China | September 14, 2015

• Asian Institute of Management - 2nd Asian Business Conference: “Priming for ASEAN Integration”

  • Manila, the Philippines | June 26-27, 2014

• Seminar: How to take advantage of ASEAN for Chinese Foreign-Invested Entities

  • Beijing, China | June 11, 2014

• New Frontiers in China Trade and Investment

  • London, United Kingdom | May 19, 2014

• Founding Partner Chris Devonshire-Ellis to Visit Clients & Partners in Europe

  • London, United Kingdom | May 16-20
  • Malta | May 21-24

• Euromoney ASEAN Economic Congress

  • Jakarta, Indonesia | April 2, 2014

• 4th Global Free Trade & Special Economic Zones Summit

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | March 31

• Euromoney Philippines Investment Forum

  • Manila, Philippines | February 18, 2014

• Dezan Shira & Associates International Group Annual General Meeting

  • Shenzhen, China | December 4-7, 2013

• How to Do Business in Asia

  • Morristown, NJ, United States | November 6, 2013 | 4pm - 8pm

• Founding Partner on Fall U.S. Tour

  • Seattle, WA | October 21-23, 2013
  • San Diego, CA | October 23, 2013
  • San Francisco, CA | October 23-25, 2013
  • Miami, FL | October 31-November 1, 2013
  • New York City, NY | November 4-6, 2013
  • Morristown, NJ | November 6, 2013
  • Boston, MA | November 7-8

• ASEAN – Unmatched Opportunities

  • Hong Kong | October 17-18, 2013

• Are you Ready for ASEAN 2015?

  • Shanghai, China | October 10, 2013

• Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founding Partner, to attend the APEC Annual CEO Summit

  • Bali, Indonesia | October 05-07, 2013

• The Rebalancing of China, India, and ASEAN in the Global Supply Chain and the Rise of the New Asian Consumer

  • Shanghai, China | June 04, 2013

• The Rebalancing of China, India, and ASEAN in the Global Supply Chain and the Rise of the New Asian Consumer

  • Beijing, China | May 14, 2013

• CFO Study Group: Economics and Geopolitical Implications of Developments in China, India and Vietnam

  • San Diego, USA | April 11, 2013

• Doing Business in Asia for U.S. Companies

  • Cincinnati, United States of America | April 04, 2013
  • Los Angeles, United States of America | April 08-09, 2013
  • San Diego, United States of America | April 11, 2013

• Economist Group Annual China Summit

  • Beijing, China | November 12, 2012

• Asia's Emerging Markets (Besides China)

  • Columbia, South Carolina, USA | October 16, 2012

• US Export & Investment Opportunities in China, India and the new Emerging Asia

  • Rhode, Island | October 11, 2012

• 2012 Pan-Asia Update

  • Providence, RI and Waltham, MA, USA | October 09-10, 2012

• US Export & Investment Opportunities in China, India and the new Emerging Asia

  • Boston, USA | October 08, 2012

• India US Business Network (IUSBN) Reception and Networking Event

  • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | October 03, 2012

• Export Matchmaker

  • Columbus, Ohio, USA | September 26, 2012

• Leading Edge Alliance, North American Conference

  • Dallas, Texas, USA | September 19-21, 2012

• U.S. Commercial Service - Trade Winds Asia

  • Singapore, | May 16-18, 2012

• Leading Edge Alliance Europe Conference

  • Amsterdam, The Netherlands | April 19-21, 2012

• Hot Markets Watch – Selling To Brazil, China, South Korea, & Vietnam/ASEAN

  • Cincinnati, USA | March 22, 2012

• Mongolia Economic Forum

  • Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia | March 05-06, 2012

• India: past performances & future challenges

  • Hong Kong, | March 01, 2012

• Meetings with Clients and Partner Firms

  • Delhi, India | September 13-19, 2011

• Emerging Asia Investment Round Up

  • Beijing, China | July 05, 2011

• Emerging Asia Investment Round Up

  • Shanghai, China | July 01, 2011

• British Parliamentary Business Mission

  • Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia | May 19-26, 2011

• Breakfast Briefing: China and India Investment Discussions with Chris Devonshire-Ellis

  • Shanghai, China | May 12, 2011

• China and India Investment Discussions with Chris Devonshire-Ellis

  • London, UK | April 14, 2011

• The Times of India Group Annual Response Conference

  • Beijing, China | March 29, 2011

• Future Business Opportunities in China

  • Beijing, China | March 25, 2011

• Investment Opportunities in Mongolia

  • Beijing, China | March 23, 2011

• Mongolian Economic Forum

  • Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia | March 02-03, 2011

• Business Seminar: Investing in Russia, Kazakhstan and Xinjiang as a Central Asian Hub

  • Beijing, China | November 08, 2010

• The Economist China Summit

  • Beijing, China | November 02-03, 2010

• 2010 LEA Global Conference: Corporate Finance – Europe, Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Finance

  • Prague, Czech Republic | October 24-26, 2010

• Asia Tax Summit 2010: Getting Internationalized Vision of Taxation

  • Shanghai, China | October 19-21, 2010

• Dueling Tigers – China & India Investment Opportunities

  • Boise, Idaho, US | October 05, 2010

• Leading Edge Alliance Global M&A Conference

  • Rosemont, Illinois, USA | September 29-30, 2010

• India Business Forum

  • Shanghai, China | August 18, 2010

• CHINA JOINT VENTURE STRATEGIES (SHANGHAI) - Asian CEO Forum, Grand Hyatt Pudong

  • Shanghai, China | May 26, 2010

• Business Advisory Council Annual Meeting, UNDP Greater Tumen Initiative

  • Changchun, China | April 19-20, 2010

• U.S.-China Business Forum: Green Texas 2009

  • Austin, Texas, USA | November 12, 2009

• Client Meetings

  • New York, U.S.A | October 29 - November 01, 2009

• Attending Leading Edge Alliance

  • Miami, U.S.A | October 25-29, 2009

• Auckland Chamber of Commerce / Trade New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand | March 31, 2009

• United Nations Greater Tumen Initiative,“Investing in North-East China”

  • Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia | March 24, 2009

• Investing In The Greater Tumen Region

  • Ulaan Baator, Mongolia | March 24-25, 2009

• Perceptions Of China and How Reality Measures Up

  • Manchester, UK (via video link) | March 19, 2009

• Ministerial Meetings with
  Ministry of Commerce
  Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
  National Development & Reform Commission
  China Banking Regulatory Commission
  Ministry of Finance

  • Beijing, China | February 11-12, 2009

• First China SME Conference-Business Development In An Economic Downturn

  • Beijing, China | January 16, 2009

• Investment Opportunities in India

  • Washington DC, USA | October 30, 2008

• Investing in Emerging Asia

  • Mexico City, Mexico | October 27, 2008

• Meetings with clients

  • New York, USA | October 20-24, 2008

• From Promise To Profits in Asia

  • Chicago, USA | October 15, 2008

• Throwing A Pebble In A Pond – Opportunities in China and Beyond

  • Hong Kong, China | October 03, 2008

• India-China Economic Relations

  • Bangalore, India | September 25, 2008

• China Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Sheraton Towers,Singapore | February 25-26, 2008

• Doing Business In India Forum

  • Shanghai,China | December 04-05, 2007

• Euromoney Annual China Conference

  • Beijing,China | November 29, 2007

• 2POINT6BILLLION --- ENGAGING INDIAN BUSINESS IN CHINA

  • Beijing,China | November 28, 2007

• The Dragon vs The Tiger--China & India Head to Head

  • Shanghai,China | November 22-22, 2007

• Hong Kong Annual Multi-Chamber Event

  • Hong Kong,China | November 20-20, 2007

• Managing Partners Annual Meeting

  • Rome,Italy | October 26-28, 2007

• The Association of Legal Administrators of the US and the Association Executives Delegation

  • Beijing,China | October 25, 2007

• Amcham

  • Beijing,China | September 19, 2007

• Lost in Translation: How China Communicates With The World

  • Shanghai,China | August 22-22, 2007

• International Fiscal Association

  • Chennai,India | July 21-21, 2007

• China and India: Getting the Dragon and the Elephant right and an outlook on Special Economic Zones

  • Beijing,China | June 05, 2007

• Meetings with Clients and Indian Partner Firms

  • Mumbai & Delhi,India | May 07-17, 2007

• Meetings with Clients and British Partner Firms

  • London,United Kingdom | April 30 - May 05, 2007

• Leading Edge Alliance of Global Accountants & Auditors, European Partners Meeting

  • Edinburgh,Scotland | April 27-28, 2007

• China's New 25% Income Tax Regime - The Implications of the New Legislation

  • Beijing,China | April 18-18, 2007

• China vs. India - The New Asia Question

  • Beijing,China | April 12-12, 2007

• Annual Private Meetings with Chinese Ministers: Ministry of Commerce, State Administration of Tax, General Administration of Customs, Peoples Bank of China, National Reform & Development Commission

  • Beijing,China | March 26, 2007

• 12th Business Roundtable with the Government of India

  • New Delhi,India | March 15-16, 2007

• China Mergers & Acquisitions Conference

  • Singapore | December 07, 2006

• Interview with Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner, on Russ Cappers

  • Houston,United States | November 18, 2006

• Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner, US investors road show

  • United States | October 29 - November 15, 2006

• Labor and Employment Law, Beijing American Club

  • Beijing,China | October 09, 2006

• Attendance at Expo Central China Forum

  • Changsha,China | September 25-27, 2006

• Euromoney Conferences: Mongolia Investors Forum, Government House

  • Ulaan Bataar,Mongolia | September 14-15, 2006

• International Fiscal Association – Southern India Conference

  • Chennai,India | September 01-02, 2006

Chris's expertise:

• Market Focus - China
• Market Focus - Singapore
• Market Focus - Hong Kong