Financial Services (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell fields a highly skilled bench with experience advising investment banks, accountancy firms and listed companies on agency-led investigations and litigation. The firm is frequently active on contentious matters, including advising on IPO sponsor investigations and anti-money laundering investigations, and representing clients before the Hong Kong Market Misconduct Tribunal. It is noted for its expertise in dealing with regulatory bodies, including the SFC, HKMA, SEC and US Department of Justice. The team is further well versed in non-contentious regulatory matters, including compliance programmes and senior management training. The Hong Kong team works as part of a global practice, coordinating closely with colleagues in New York and Washington, DC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Polk has top-tier cross-border ability. Every firm has lawyers everywhere, but Davis Polk is a standout for us."
"Davis Polk has strong and fairly deep bench strength with seasoned partners. The team really has the ear of the regulators. It is our first port of call."
"Davis Polk has top-tier cross-border ability. Every firm has lawyers everywhere, but Davis Polk is a standout for us."
"Davis Polk has strong and fairly deep bench strength with seasoned partners. The team really has the ear of the regulators. It is our first port of call."
Notable Practitioners
James Wadham is a linchpin in Davis Polk's contentious regulatory team and continues to offer top-tier advice on regulatory investigations and enforcement issues. His enviable client roster includes a number of banks, hedge funds and asset managers.
Martin Rogers is a driving force of Davis Polk's contentious financial services department and widely seen as a market-leading force whose practice primarily focuses on regulatory enforcement work and complex litigation in the financial services space.
"Martin is obviously one of the best and go-to regulatory lawyers in Hong Kong. He gives practical advice that the clients can digest."
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