«Excellent technical knowledge and client-centric approach focused on how legal advice would help us achieve our business goals.» «Kevin Tong is an experienced partner in the DCM space and has always been customer-centric and approachable. He provides timely legal advice and ensures that transactions are executed in accordance with industry standards. «Cliff Chow is very knowledgeable about regulatory issues. He has a good feeling for customer needs and responds quickly to customer concerns. A highly reliable legal expert from a regulatory point of view. Baker McKenzie is recognized for his multidisciplinary approach and has extensive experience in litigious regulatory work, including investigations, as well as advisory services in the banking, insurance and securities sectors. Cynthia Tang leads the controversial group in which Bryan Ng is the consultant for the dawn raids. Karen Man leads the non-litigation practice and also focuses on more innovative products in finance, including cryptocurrencies, fintech and virtual banking. Grace Fung, a recently promoted partner, is also a key member of the team. «Terence Lau is very knowledgeable and up-to-date with regulatory changes.

It`s also convenient and it gives me a lot of time for the partner and at the forefront of any problems. Linklaters` team of 11 partners, led by William Liu and Hwang Hwa Sim, benefits from «abundant resources» from Hong Kong as well as mainland China (where it is able to advise on local law through its joint venture in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone) and has «unparalleled market and product knowledge» that enables it to: Advise issuers and underwriters in a «trade-oriented» manner on the full range of debt capital products. The firm is responding «very quickly to legal developments» and is at the forefront of the influx of innovative deals that have become increasingly important since the liberalization of China`s capital markets. Michael Ng has been at the forefront of much of this innovative work, particularly with respect to green and sustainable bond issuance. Sherry Cui is «very experienced» in working on Chinese debt capital markets and her «in-depth knowledge of various structures» allows her to «propose practical solutions acceptable to both issuers and banks». Gloria Cheung is also recommended for her balanced issuer and underwriter practice, which spans the full spectrum of debt and equity transactions. «The strength of the team lies in the expertise and the way they can advise in a very practical way, which fits very well into the commercial sector. The team`s turnaround time is short, which is always challenging from a regulatory perspective. «Ashurst offers the best coverage in the entire APAC region for regulatory legal advice and Hong Kong is a big part of that. «The very strong team has extensive experience in U.S. securities law, maintains good communication with the firm and provides excellent legal services.

«Absolutely the best out there in investigations. I have used them both for internal investigations and to conduct an official/criminal investigation. Tactical acumen, invaluable experience and judgment. They have first-rate technical knowledge, but in these areas it`s only half the battle, what sets them apart is the depth of experience in dealing with a real issue – identifying problems, quickly developing a strategy to manage risks, being pragmatic about the results to be achieved. «Ashurst is a one-stop shop for banking and financial services clients and is known for advising on regulatory matters to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). Ben Hammond, a qualified managing partner in the UK, leads the non-litigation regulatory team, while James Comber leads the controversial group. In July 2020, the firm expanded its controversial corruption-related offer with the arrival of Cliff Chow of Allen & Overy. «Always helpful and responsive. Very effective in providing comprehensive legal advice, but concise and easy to understand. Latham & Watkins LLP handles regulatory, general compliance and risk management matters for a range of financial institutions and FinTech clients.

The practice benefits significantly from its full integration into the firm`s global regulatory, litigation and transaction offerings. Lawyer Catherine McBride specialises in both domestic and cross-border litigation. The recently promoted partner, Simon Hawkins, leads the practice and is a key point of contact for non-litigation advice in the financial sector. Minter Ellison is highly regarded for his credentials in the controversial field of regulation, where he deals with issues such as market misconduct, disciplinary cases and bad dealings, among others. The team is also recognized for advising regulators in the areas of accounting, finance and insurance. David Morrison heads the department, in which Desmond Yu and Nathan Dentice are also key figures. Practice has changed: in January 2021, consultants Ferheen Mahomed and Jeffrey Alam were appointed to internal departments, followed by David Harrington at Kirkland & Ellis in March 2021. Ashurst is able to «combine technical knowledge with business relationships» for issuers and underwriters. The team, which can provide legal advice in New York, the UK and Hong Kong, is «good at thinking creatively and communicating effectively» to ensure it is well positioned to advise complex structures across the full range of debt and equity products. Jini Lee now leads the global finance, fund and restructuring group following the recent retirement of Nigel Pridmore and is considered «one of the few leading lawyers who is truly active in investing-grade issuance in the region». Anna-Marie Slot commutes between Hong Kong and London and runs the high-yield offering.

The team also hired Jessica Li, who joined Allen & Overy LLP in November 2021. Li is a native Mandarin speaker and, in addition to her extensive legal knowledge, also enjoys a deep understanding of Chinese culture, making her a popular choice among highly regarded companies and financial institutions that often participate in Greater China`s debt capital markets. «The team provides very practical legal advice.» «Paolo Sbuttoni is very strong on data protection and combines the knowledge and experience of the EU/International and Hong Kong. He is adept at helping clients assess theoretical legal risks against issues of greater concern to regulators. «Cori Lable and Richard Sharpe are very familiar with the risks and regulatory issues in the APAC region and have extensive experience. They offer pragmatic advice that sets them apart from some of their competitors in this regard. Linklaters` «technically sound and responsive» team is able to draw on the extensive pool of knowledge developed in the firm`s global practice, including in London, and excels in advising on often innovative mandates for a balanced mix of issuers and underwriters. Led by Gilbert Li of Hong Kong and also able to advise on local PRC law through the joint transaction of Zhao Sheng Law Firm, the firm is well positioned to advise Chinese companies, including many companies in the technology and healthcare sectors, seeking to raise capital through an IPO, a secondary offer or convertible bonds. Mr. Li is one of many members of the firm who are «deeply attuned to the latest regulatory issues,» including several partners who have made secondments to Hong Capital`s two main regulators overseeing the efficient operation of Hong Capital`s markets. Attorney-General Donnelly Chan regularly handles stock offerings as well as ongoing post-registration compliance as part of his extensive corporate practice.