Financial Services (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 4
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Sidley Austin fields an accomplished team of specialists advising on financial regulatory mandates. The practice focuses on representing clients in investigations and inquiries initiated by various domestic and overseas regulatory bodies, such as the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority. The firm is also equipped to advise on non-contentious regulatory compliance and licensing requirement matters. It serves a broad range of clients, including banks, asset managers and listed companies. Notable clients include Envision Global Investments, the IBRD and Marsh McLennan Companies.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin assisted Chicago Trading Company, a proprietary trading firm, with the establishment of its trading operations in Hong Kong.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are highly adept and attuned to dealing with regulators in the major international financial markets we operate in, and routinely neutralise potential threats."
"The team provided highly practical and strategic advice that was informative and extremely useful for our company's decision-making purposes. We relied on the team to help us navigate the challenges and potential pitfalls."
"The team are highly adept and attuned to dealing with regulators in the major international financial markets we operate in, and routinely neutralise potential threats."
"The team provided highly practical and strategic advice that was informative and extremely useful for our company's decision-making purposes. We relied on the team to help us navigate the challenges and potential pitfalls."
Notable Practitioners
Dominic James boasts a wide-ranging contentious financial services practice, handling matters ranging from fraud recovery to defending parallel investigations and advising on disclosure obligations. He is usually sought after by fund managers, banks and asset managers.
"He consistently demonstrates star qualities and is a genuine talent on the contentious side, especially in matters involving the asset management sector."
"He has an in-depth understanding of the Hong Kong financial regulatory regime. He knows what the regulators want, and he is able to advise us on the overall direction and strategy of our case, which I find very useful."
Stephanie Chan is deemed a rising star in the market by commentators. Her deft handling of SFC and other regulatory investigations attracts many instructions from Hong Kong-listed companies.
"She is very committed and dedicated, and handles matters efficiently and cost-effectively while being mindful of our business needs and concerns."
"Stephanie gives excellent risk-based and context-sensitive advice, and is extremely commercial. She is reliable and operates with excellence on every occasion."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
China