Financial Services (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
+852 2842 4888About
Provided by Linklaters
We are integrated practice, comprising specialists from our contentious and non-contentious financial regulation practice. Clients rely on our expertise and experience to provide integrated advice to seamlessly guide them through an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Consequently, given our ability to deliver a ‘one-stop shop’ service, we are the preferred counsel for many leading financial institutions, assisting them with the full range of regulatory matters – from establishment and acquisitions, licencing and compliance policies and procedures, to investigations, litigation and arbitration.
Chambers Review
Linklaters houses a respected integrated team advising on the full spectrum of regulatory issues, including compliance, disciplinary proceedings and investigations. The firm frequently assists investment banks, private wealth managers and hedge funds with governance and other matters. It is also well reputed for advising on a range of regulatory reform issues and is regularly instructed by major banks and financial institutions on SFC and HKMA investigations and enforcement actions. Linklaters is additionally well placed to assist with data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters have a bench of experienced lawyers who have been in the industry here and in other regions for many years, so they can be called upon to add the nuances of the international issues that a client needs to consider."
"They have provided exceptional guidance and clarity for a wide variety of critical issues for our business. We are grateful for the consistently solutions-oriented and pragmatic approach."
"Linklaters have a bench of experienced lawyers who have been in the industry here and in other regions for many years, so they can be called upon to add the nuances of the international issues that a client needs to consider."
"They have provided exceptional guidance and clarity for a wide variety of critical issues for our business. We are grateful for the consistently solutions-oriented and pragmatic approach."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Chung of Linklaters' Hong Kong office leads advice for banks and financial institutions on both internal and external investigations. He leverages his practice with his previous in-house experience at an investment bank.
"Andrew Chung is a very seasoned disputes partner who has been in the Hong Kong market for a long time."
Carl Fernandes has over 25 years of experience under his belt and is particularly renowned for his deep expertise in the China and UK markets. His expertise in a variety of regulatory and compliance matters is sought after by many investment banks, fintech entities and asset management firms.
"Carl is a very seasoned and experienced lawyer with a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape in Hong Kong."
"Carl brings his prior Hong Kong expertise along with his experience from his years spent in the UK, which is particularly helpful when gauging comparative regulatory issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
China