FinTech Guide 2026 : China
Ranked Individual
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Ashurst's multidisciplinary team handles technology, banking and regulatory work. The firm has a broad client base, providing regulatory advice to established banks as well as startup clients.
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Ashurst advised HSBC on its first digitally native corporate bond offering, using the HSBC Orion platform, valued at HKD1 billion (USD128 million).
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The Ashurst team is very good at going into an area of law where there is no answer.
I would consider them to be experts: they are commercial and reliable for financial regulatory issues in China.
The Ashurst team is very strong, very knowledgeable in the area and has good coverage.
Ashurst has very good strength in FinTech.
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Ben Hammond is an experienced lawyer leading Ashurst's financial services regulatory team. Hammond is particularly well rated for his expertise, responsiveness and commercial awareness.
I would definitely recommend him for his responsiveness and commercial mindset.
Ben Hammond sinks into a situation and tries to cover it the full range. He's very consistent with his advice, which is well thought-out.
Ben Hammond is responsive, technically excellent, commercially minded, and delivers focused and actionable advice.
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