Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Contact number
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Ropes & Gray LLP houses a highly skilled group of white-collar experts with on-the-ground presence in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The team handles matters including internal investigations, anti-corruption matters and regulatory compliance. It traditionally acts for clients in the life sciences sector and also offers strong capabilities in the technology, private equity and pharmaceuticals spheres. The law firm has a broad regional focus, with increasing involvement in cross-border mandates relating to India, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes & Gray is strong technically, and it brings on-the-ground experience to its clients. Its lawyers understand different jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region and help clients navigating it."
"Ropes & Gray has a deep bench of talented lawyers in China with the ability to handle a variety of matters. It consistently provides a high level of responsiveness and client-oriented service."
"Ropes & Gray is strong technically, and it brings on-the-ground experience to its clients. Its lawyers understand different jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region and help clients navigating it."
"Ropes & Gray has a deep bench of talented lawyers in China with the ability to handle a variety of matters. It consistently provides a high level of responsiveness and client-oriented service."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Dale heads the anti-corruption and international risk department from Ropes & Gray's base in Hong Kong. He is well regarded for his expertise in anti-corruption and anti-money laundering-related investigations and compliance matters, and remains a counsel of choice among many private equity firms.
"Andrew vets everything and is on top of everything. He is organised and responsive. He is always someone I go to for an in-depth analysis."
"Andrew is very approachable, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable."
Geoffrey Atkins handles a range of post-investment compliance and due diligence mandates, as well as assisting with anti-bribery matters, often for private equity firms and clients in the life sciences sector.
"Geoffrey is a competent and trusted adviser."
Ranked Lawyers at
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