Financial Services (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise’s Asia team, based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, is made up of experienced international lawyers who are committed to, and understand the needs of, the firm’s Asian and global clients.
The team in Asia has a long track record in working with a range of domestic financial institution clients, as well as international clients active in the region. This experience has given the team a deep knowledge of the industry that few can match.
The practice works closely with banks, insurance and reinsurance firms, asset managers, private and listed funds, intermediaries and other financial institutions. The team includes lawyers admitted to practice in New York, England & Wales, and Hong Kong, and includes a significant number of Mandarin speakers.
In Asia, Debevoise regularly advises clients on significant mergers and other critical transactions, as well as regulatory, compliance and arbitration issues.
The team also works closely with colleagues in the U.S., Europe and Russia on multijurisdictional matters that run 24/7.
Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton boasts a growing team advising across the spectrum of regulatory issues. It offers particular expertise in cross-border investigations and proceedings arising out of regulatory inquiries and allegations of market misconduct, as well as internal investigations. The firm is experienced in dealing with domestic and foreign regulators, including the SFC, HKMA, FCA and SEC. It also advises clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions and investments in the insurance and financial services sectors.
Notable Practitioners
Mark Johnson is held in high regard by market commentators, who see him as a longstanding member of the financial services regulatory sphere. He primarily handles contentious matters, advising international banks, PRC corporates and brokers on share ownership disputes, and on HKEX, SFC and US DOJ investigations as well as internal investigations.
Gareth Hughes advises banks and financial institutions on internal investigations and reviews of regulatory obligations as part of his broader contentious practice. He is co-head of Debevoise & Plimpton's financial institutions department in Hong Kong.
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