Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland has developed an unparalleled reputation for handling the most sensitive matters for global private equity sponsors, asset managers, and multinational corporations, as well as Chinese companies facing serious allegations of improper conduct. In just the past few years, Kirkland’s practice has grown to include representation of Blackstone, KKR, Bain Capital, Carlyle, Oaktree, and other premier private equity clients. Kirkland also has handled significant confidential investigations for multinational companies ranging from the pharmaceutical sector to real estate investment and management companies to traditional manufacturing companies, and has built a market-leading reputation for conducting efficient and fair Audit Committee investigations on behalf of listed-Chinese companies facing allegations of financial fraud and related misconduct.
Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis has an enhanced anti-corruption practice with experience advising on a range of enforcement matters from its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The team is well placed to assist companies with US government investigations and global compliance issues, in addition to internal investigations, special committee investigations and corporate governance matters. Its additional areas of expertise include economic sanctions, trade controls, anti-corruption and money laundering matters. The firm has notable expertise advising clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, as well as private equity firms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to quickly identify and prioritise the areas of risk and provide an effective and pragmatic approach to complex matters in order to mitigate and remediate potential risk and exposure."
"Kirkland is hugely knowledgeable of the pharmaceutical and legal landscape in China. It offers great analysis, and is always available. We really enjoy working with Kirkland."
"They are able to quickly identify and prioritise the areas of risk and provide an effective and pragmatic approach to complex matters in order to mitigate and remediate potential risk and exposure."
"Kirkland is hugely knowledgeable of the pharmaceutical and legal landscape in China. It offers great analysis, and is always available. We really enjoy working with Kirkland."
Notable Practitioners
Cori Lable is based in Kirkland & Ellis's Hong Kong office. She is recognised as an expert on matters relating to anti-corruption and financial misconduct, as well as internal investigations.
"Cori is consistent in delivery and knowledgeable of our business."
"Cori is a highly capable and proficient lawyer."
Tiana Zhang serves a host of foreign corporations from the firm's base in Shanghai. She is best known for handling internal policy reviews, audit and government-led investigations, and matters relating to financial crime.
"I am amazed by her work and professionalism. She's smart, strategic and keeps all the facts in check. She has a very artful way in handling the most confrontational interviews and leaving no stones unturned."
"Tiana is extremely knowledgeable, hard-working and responsive to clients' needs."
Jodi Wu has a notable practice that focuses on advising clients on internal investigations. She typically acts for foreign entities in the pharmaceutical industry and private equity funds.
"Jodi is responsive, accommodating and knowledgeable of the law. She is practical about cost management too."
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