Global
Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar - China
Laurence Li SC commands widespread acknowledgement and respect for his assured handling of financial regulatory issues generally and securities-related matters in particular, but is also noted for his versatility across a broad spectrum of commercial work.
Strengths
"Laurence is the go-to counsel for capital markets and financial services cases, with deep expertise and practical experience well known to the industry, the regulators and the judiciary. He is also very sharp in handling commercial matters in general, always getting what the clients really want and how to best achieve it."
"He has a really unique background which gives him a USP. He's got experience as a solicitor in the US, then as a regulator and now as a barrister, so he has very good insight into lawyers on both sides of the profession, as well as insight into regulators."
"Laurence is very clever and has great commercial acumen, which makes him a very popular choice on complex matters. He is also very experienced and knowledgeable in financial regulatory matters, and understands the market very well."
"He has encyclopedic knowledge of Hong Kong securities law. He takes a forensic approach to all his cases and his written submissions are meticulously drafted. His advocacy is eloquent and highly persuasive. He is one of the most impressive and brilliant silks we have instructed."