The ‘incredible’ team at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP provides ‘commercial, savvy and responsive’ advice to corporate clients. It advises on fraud and corruption-related matters and frequently assists with those regarding the establishment of compliance programmes and risk management policies. In addition to its domestic work, the team ‘really shines in multi-jurisdictional disputes’, often collaborating with the firm's US offices on such matters the Department of Justice's probes into Chinese financial institutions' activities. The ‘strategic and incredibly sharp’ Martin Rogers is particularly knowledgeable on financial services-related regulatory matters and advises banks and asset managers, amongst others, on high-stakes regulatory enforcement, litigation and arbitration therein. The ‘professional and solutions-oriented’ New York and Hong Kong-qualified Yuan Zheng has deep knowledge across securities laws, sanctions and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters. James Wadham co-heads the team alongside Rogers.

Led from Hong Kong by the ‘outstanding’ Kyle Wombolt, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's practice is able to leverage its ‘deep bench of experts’ in key jurisdictions throughout APAC to effectively advise on pan-Asian regulatory enforcement and investigatory matters for clients in highly regulated sectors. The team handles work for healthcare and energy clients and is particularly active in the financial services sector also, assisting international banks facing regulatory and criminal sanctions. Leveraging his ‘extensive knowledge of the region’ Wombolt's specialisms include market manipulation and money laundering-related issues. Other key team members include Hannah Cassidy, whose work for financial services clients includes internal and external investigations into breaches of systems and controls, and US-qualified practitioner David Chen, who splits his time between Shanghai and Hong Kong, and specialises in investigations and compliance projects for US-listed companies and other multinationals.

Noted for its ‘strong grasp of cross-border enforcement trends’, Baker McKenzie's team assists highly regulated regional and international entity clients, amongst others, with multi-jurisdictional civil and criminal regulatory issues. Team head Mini vandePol handles sensitive white-collar matters, and has a particular strength in handling complex internal investigations, with a particular specialism in India-related mandates. Christine Cuthbert is also a key member of the team and excels in representing financial services and energy clients in cross-border governmental and internal investigations regarding issues of financial fraud, bribery and corruption, as well as advising on risk management strategies.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP's group assists large regional and multinational corporates, amongst others, on the range of corruption and finance-related crimes across Hong Kong and the broader APAC region. Splitting his time between Hong Kong and Singapore, Oliver Welch is well-versed at handling internal and external investigations regarding anti-corruption, and assisting Greater China-headquartered entities subject to regulatory probes by US authorities. Ning Ning also regularly advises on matters with a nexus to the US, as well as handling China-related investigation and compliance matters. William Hallatt excels in advising banks, funds and fintech entities in high-stakes enforcement matters brought by key financial services regulators, including the SFC and HKMA. Denver-based Kelly Austin co-heads the team alongside Welch.

Led from Hong Kong by Shaun Wu, Paul Hastings LLP's team is noted for its providing ‘commercially-oriented legal solutions’ to its roster of clients which includes global tech, life sciences and finance companies, amongst others. It advises across the range of complex regulatory issues and crisis response-related matters. Wu is experienced representing US-listed Chinese companies facing governmental and regulatory scrutiny in the US, often collaborating on such cases with the firm's US-based teams. John Tso, who splits his time between Hong Kong and Beijing, is also a key member of the team.

Ropes & Gray LLP‘s group advises regional and international corporates from a range of highly regulated sectors on the creation of effective risk management and compliance strategies. Further it handles contentious matters before regulatory authorities. The team, headed by the experienced Andrew Dale, assists private equity sponsors and portfolio companies in the mitigation and resolution of the scope of white-collar and corruption-related issues in buy-side transactions especially. Geoffrey Atkins and the ‘exceptional’ Tina Yu  both have expertise handling transactional due diligence work, and in advising international life sciences companies on anti-corruption issues.

Led from Hong Kong by Steve Kwok, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP's practice is well-positioned to advise regional and international companies from the TMT, financial services, energy and life sciences sectors, on the wide range of anti-bribery cases throughout Greater China. The team's workload includes advising in corporate transactional contexts on regulatory and anti-corruption due diligence issues, and handling the range of internal and external civil and criminal investigations. Siyu Zhang, who regularly assists Kwok in multi-jurisdictional investigations, also frequently handles anti-corruption compliance and due diligence work in domestic contexts.

Steptoe LLP's team is particularly skilled at representing US-listed companies with subsidiaries in the PRC in relation to corruption, bribery and international trade violations. Splitting her time between Hong Kong and San Francisco, Caitrin McKiernan excels in handling large internal investigations for the Chinese subsidiaries of US-listed companies looking into corruption and FCPA violations. Ali Burney advises on sanction and export control matters. Washington DC and Hong Kong-based team head Wendy Wysong is well-placed to assist Chinese companies facing international trade scrutiny, including assisting with removal from US 'blacklists', such as the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) Entity List.

Minter Ellison‘s team provides advice to corporates, and defendant and plaintiff individuals, in regulatory as well as litigious contexts. The team has a specialism in the financial services sector and advises asset managers, insurers and auditors regarding breaches of fiduciary duties and market misconduct. ‘Astute and strategically clever practitioner’ William Barber regularly represents clients in white-collar crime and regulatory investigations, as well as in judicial review proceedings. Desmond Yu and Jun Kwong demonstrate ‘a very high level of sophistication’. The ‘detail-oriented and professional’ Cordelia Yu and Nathan Dentice are noteworthy, as are team lead David Morrison and Desmond Liaw.

Ashurst‘s offering is well-placed to represent companies from a range of sectors on both domestic white-collar crime matters and in broader pan-Asian disputes. ‘Absolutely top-notch’ team head James Comber is ‘the lawyer you want in your corner for high-consequence matters’; Comber advises Hong Kong-listed companies and financial institutions facing regulatory investigations, as does Cliff Chow, who is noted for his ability to provide ‘commercial and strategic advice’.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP‘s experienced team represents large regional and international employer clients, spanning sectors including financial services, pharma and consumer products, in the breadth of corporate investigatory and anti-corruption matters throughout Greater China and the broader APAC region. Gareth Hughes is equipped to assist clients in high-stakes cases, and with the establishment and development of regulatory compliance programs. Splitting his time between Hong Kong and Shanghai, New York and Hong Kong-qualified practitioner Philip Rohlik co-heads the team alongside Hughes and is particularly adept at advising US corporates on China-related investigations.

Drawing upon its ‘excellent understanding of the different investigative perspectives of regulators’, the team at DLA Piper is well-positioned to handle a range of anti-corruption and regulatory matters across Greater China. Advising companies in relation to internal and agency-led investigations, as well as risk management and compliance, are key features of its workload. Stephen Wong is experienced advising corporates and senior executives subject to high-profile agency probes. Singapore's Sammy Fang co-heads the team alongside Wong.

Haldanes' group assists, amongst others, individuals facing regulatory scrutiny or criminal proceedings. ‘Very knowledgeable and strategic’ team head Felix Ng is well-versed in handling a myriad of alleged financial misconduct cases, from ramp and dump schemes through to insider dealing matters. Andrew Powner is also experienced assisting individuals under criminal investigation, including in cases brought by the ICAC and CCB. Other seasoned practitioners include the 'client-focused' Jonathan Midgley, and Paul Wang who excels at handling PRC-related matters. Timothy Wan is recognised as a ‘safe pair of hands’, while Christina Ma and Florence Yan are considered ‘superb supporting associates’.

Johnson Stokes & Master's practice is known for its advising a wide range of both buy and sell-side financial institutions, as well as senior traders and executives, facing criminal or civil enforcement proceedings brought by Hong Kong regulatory agencies. Raymond Chan, who provides ‘sound legal advice to clients facing regulatory investigations’ has particular capabilities handling such work and often assists clients navigating internal investigations brought by whistle-blowers. Chan co-heads the team alongside Vincent Law, who regularly advises on day-to-day regulatory and compliance issues as well as contentious work.

King & Wood Mallesons‘ team assists clients in the range of corporate investigation and anti-corruption cases, it advises regional corporates in particular across the range of often multi-pronged agency and litigious mandates. The team also advises clients facing allegations of criminal misconduct, including cartel-related claims, within the competition field. Barbara Chiu co-heads the team with construction arbitrator Paul Starr. Chiu has significant expertise representing entities in regulatory enforcement proceedings before the SFC, as well as defending clients in corruption, fraud and money laundering cases.

Kirkland & Ellis' team advises large multinational corporates facing high-stakes cross-border government investigations, and in compliance advisory contexts. ‘Absolute star’ Jodi Wu has noteworthy expertise regarding the anti-corruption issues facing large pharma companies with operations in China; Wu's workload includes advising clients facing internal investigations into improper sales practices, and assisting clients facing regulatory investigation brought by the Chinese authorities. Anti-corruption compliance and investigations work within the asset management sector is also an area of expertise of Wu and LA-based fellow co-head Cori Lable.

Morrison & Foerster's team advises multinational companies on their exposure to fraud, corruption and bribery allegations, both through pre-emptive robust compliance programs, as well as when facing governmental or agency investigations. Chen Zhu is ‘well-versed in a multitude of sanctions laws’, and is also adept at advising multinational life sciences companies facing fraud and bribery investigations in China. Timothy Blakely co-heads the team alongside Zhu and as well as handling enforcement actions, including for Chinese entities facing US scrutiny, advises on anti-corruption-related due diligence associated with M&A transactions.

Eversheds Sutherland‘s team advises clients in the transport, defence and financial services sectors, amongst others, on regional and global contentious and non-contentious regulatory and anti-corruption matters. Competition and trade specialist Jocelyn Chow has significant experience handling cartel investigations and is also noted for her deep sanctions and export control expertise. Mark Hughes co-heads alongside Chow and handles work for banks and asset management firms across a range of regulatory probes into market manipulation, mis-selling and AML infringements.

Led from Hong Kong by Andrew Chung, Linklaters' team is well-placed to help international entities navigate internal and external investigations in both regulatory and criminal contexts. The financial services sector is a particularly fertile source of work, with Chung regularly advising large regional and international banks across a range of issues relating to their operations in Greater China, including in the context of market manipulation and AML. Denise Fung is also a key member of the team who advisees Chinese financial institutions across a range of litigation, regulatory investigation and compliance matters.

Norton Rose Fulbright's practice advises Hong Kong-listed corporates and financial institutions facing regulatory investigations with both civil and criminal consequences. Daniel Ng has significant experience handling anti-corruption and fraud probes by key regulators including the ICAC and the SFC. Ng regularly advises banks, asset managers and fintech providers on contentious matters, while co-head Etelka Bogardi has significant regulatory expertise.

The team at Oldham, Li & Nie advises clients on regulations impacting business operations in Hong Kong, ensuring they are well-positioned to assist in any subsequent regulatory investigation, including before the SFC and ICAC. The team, which is overseen by Gordon Oldham, is well-regarded for its work for individuals facing down high-stakes regulatory actions and criminal cases before the courts, including in the context of white-collar crime. The 'very detail-oriented’ Anna Chan is recommended.

Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP's offering advises financial institutions, Hong Kong-listed companies and senior executives across a myriad of corporate fraud and financial investigations, and is well-versed at advising on robust compliance programmes to avoid future regulatory scrutiny. Team head Jill Wong is at the forefront of such work.

Robertsons' group delivers ‘top-quality legal services’ to individual and corporate defendants across a range of commercial crime and white-collar matters. Kevin Steel is a ‘smooth operator’ and alongside ‘exceptional criminal lawyer’ Johnny Ho co-heads the team that is well-versed at handling the myriad of investigations and enforcement actions brought by the ICAC and SFC, including as it relates to market manipulation and AML offences. At associate level, Wendy Yiu is a ‘star in the making’.

Noted for its ‘deep understanding of investigation processes’ and its ‘proactive approach’ to compliance strategies, RPC's team is well-placed to advise listed Hong Kong companies, individuals and financial institutions seeking to mitigate or defend the myriad of civil and criminal regulatory infractions. Samuel Hung is a key name who advises accounting firms subject to investigations by both the SFC and AFRC. Team head Peter Kwon is well-versed at advising financial services clients on regulatory issues throughout the APAC region. The ‘hardworking’ Ivan Chang is noteworthy.

Sidley Austin LLP‘s team is headed up by Yuet Ming Tham who splits her time between Singapore and Hong Kong. Tham is adept at handling high-quality work for large tech and life sciences multinationals throughout the region, is New York and Hong Kong-qualified and advises on both compliance and investigation work, including multi-pronged matters involving probes before the US DOJ.

Led by Ralf Sellar, Slaughter and May‘s group has capabilities advising financial services clients in particular in cases of high-stakes crisis management involving allegations of financial misconduct, fraud and bribery. In this context, Sellar is skilled at handling multi-pronged agency investigations, and is also adept at establishing robust compliance programmes relating to sanctions and AML. Former co-head Wynne Mok departed in April 2025.

Stephenson Harwood's team is well-versed at advising corporates and individuals in civil matters and criminal litigation regarding allegations of fraud and bribery. Team head Ian Childs is well-placed to advise on regulatory actions, including before the ICAC and SFC, as well as in criminal actions, particularly within the financial services sector. For plaintiff work, Dorothy Siron is very skilled at asset tracing and recovery for individuals that have suffered losses as a result of fraud.

In addition to its handling internal investigations for clients, White & Case's team is known for its risk management expertise. Therein, it assists private equity sponsors, amongst others, in relation to anti-bribery and corruption due diligence assessments regarding their investments. ‘Very experienced and efficient’ team head James Hsiao takes the lead on such work, as well as providing export control and sanctions advice to Asian company clients interacting with the US.