Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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+852 2214 3700Chambers Review
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP offers a leading Hong Kong-based white-collar practice with significant experience acting on internal and government investigations across the region, especially those relating to the US FCPA, as well as anti-corruption investigations more broadly. The team is able to draw on an extensive global network and in-house proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean for interviews and document analysis. It regularly conducts compliance due diligence on M&A transactions in the region. The law firm is recognised for its ability to serve prominent multinational clients operating in a range of jurisdictions, with notable strengths in matters involving Korea and Singapore. The team's clientele spans a range of different sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Absolutely one of the best firms working in the corporate investigations and anti-corruption space for China, Asia-Pacific, and most jurisdictions globally. Service is exceptional, responsiveness is impressive."
"Complex global matters require the highest level of collaboration across the attorney teams, and the firm has not only the expertise at the highest level within the firm, but also an excellent bench of attorneys who consistently deliver on time and to client expectations."
"Absolutely one of the best firms working in the corporate investigations and anti-corruption space for China, Asia-Pacific, and most jurisdictions globally. Service is exceptional, responsiveness is impressive."
"Complex global matters require the highest level of collaboration across the attorney teams, and the firm has not only the expertise at the highest level within the firm, but also an excellent bench of attorneys who consistently deliver on time and to client expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Kelly Austin leads Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Asia-wide investigations and anti-corruption practice from her base in Hong Kong. She is also a co-leader of the firm's global investigations practice. She has a wealth of experience handling regulatory compliance matters, internal investigations and white-collar defence cases.
"Kelly provides the highest level of professional advice and guidance needed to effectively and efficiently navigate the legal complexities of the US regulatory environment and local business environment across APAC."
"Kelly’s ability to effectively run an investigation is unparalleled by any other attorneys I have worked with. She is efficient and thoughtful and into the details of the investigations to ensures their quality."
Oliver Welch, who operates out of the firm's Hong Kong and Singapore offices, has a growing reputation in the market. He regularly handles investigations and compliance matters relating to anti-corruption.
"Oliver can drive an investigation to conclusion even when the issues seem to have no end. He is always available and has a can-do attitude."
"Oliver exhibits a practical, common-sense approach to servicing clients' needs, bringing calm to heated conversations and issues, yet consistently delivering against required actions at the highest level of both client service and expertise."
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