Chambers Review
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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings houses a growing corporate investigations and anti-corruption practice with partners in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The firm is also able to draw expertise from its US offices to strengthen its cross-border offering. The practice is sought after by a number of foreign corporations and is frequently mandated on investigations involving misconduct, financial irregularities and FCPA issues.
Strengths
The team are reliable, take a pragmatic approach to matters and are able to deal systematically with complex issues.
Paul Hastings has a very good multilingual team that is good at understanding internal processes and internal systems, which makes the whole process seamless.
They provide thorough action plans, execute each step diligently, and handle unexpected issues and situations professionally.
Their strategic approach, coupled with their expertise, ensures that even the most challenging cases are handled with precision and efficiency.
Work Highlights
Paul Hastings represented a US-based pharmaceutical startup in a Section 337 ITC investigation and in the District Court for a matter against Chinese entities accused of misappropriating trade secrets and breach of contract based on theft of proprietary formulas.
Notable practitioners
Shaun Wu continues to grow his reputation in the market as an accomplished investigations lawyer whose practice spans internal and external investigations for Chinese and foreign clients across the tech and finance industries.
He is the one who can land significant projects. This is attributed to his ability to navigate international and Chinese stakeholders really well in tricky situations as an independent investigator.
His insights and recommendations have consistently proven to be actionable, driving positive outcomes for our company's growth and success.
With a keen understanding of global markets and cultures, he has offered substantive advice that has greatly contributed to our business operations across multiple countries.
Shaun is able to distil concise, strategic and risk-weighted advice from complex situations. He is the type of adviser you want by your side when navigating a developing situation.
Simon Hui is based in the firm's Shanghai office. He handles extensive work spanning pre-acquisition due diligence, whistle-blower investigations and breach of privacy complaints.
Simon is a veteran in China's dispute and investigations field. His expertise and solid understanding of the legal and business environment assists his clients with complex issues.
Simon has been a trusted adviser on many challenging transactions throughout the years.
Phoebe Yan has a broad practice in Paul Hastings' Shanghai office, advising clients on compliance reviews, anti-corruption investigations and whistle-blower claims. She receives regular instructions from foreign corporations in the life sciences, technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors.
Phoebe impresses us with her keen market insight and dedication to exceptional client service. She not only understands market trends but also knows how to tailor her advice to meet clients' needs.