Financial Services (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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+852 2974 7000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman enjoys an excellent reputation for advising on highly structured securities transactions, especially the regulation of derivatives products in China. It offers a strong contentious offering, including handling high-profile SFC and CSRC investigations. The firm is additionally well placed to act on non-contentious mandates, advising banks on transactional regulatory issues and insurance licensing. It is increasingly involved in fintech matters including in the areas of blockchain and online payments. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is technically solid, with extensive market experience, and has the capacity to cover all types of regulatory matters. It is definitely a preferred firm for the more complicated regulatory issues."
"It has a strong regulatory practice and is very impressive. The team bring astuteness in their regulatory advice, and they understand the cross-border nexus."
"The team is technically solid, with extensive market experience, and has the capacity to cover all types of regulatory matters. It is definitely a preferred firm for the more complicated regulatory issues."
"It has a strong regulatory practice and is very impressive. The team bring astuteness in their regulatory advice, and they understand the cross-border nexus."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Jiang advises clients on contentious regulatory matters from her base in Shanghai. Her work of late includes assisting with issues pertaining to M&A, share subscriptions and licensing.
"Jane is great and excellent, and someone we call for advice when there is a tricky issue. She is a good sounding board."