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Financial Services (International Firms) - China

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie boasts a comprehensive offering serving a wide range of clients on various regulatory matters. The firm is highly rated for its non-contentious work, where it provides advice on acquisitions, reorganisations and licensing. It is also able to assist with investigations and inspections by regulatory authorities such as the SFC. The team possesses strong capabilities in the fintech and virtual assets space and is well equipped to advise on virtual banking licences and trading platforms.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie assisted eight applicants with applying to the SFC and HKMA for a Type 13 for providing depositary services for SFC authorised collective investment schemes.

Strengths

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The firm's strength is in its commercial sense and an ability to provide practical solutions. Its wide clientele enables the team to provide practical experience for clients as a reference.

Financial Services (International Firms) respondent
Greater China Region

Baker McKenzie can act as a one-stop shop for clients and has a growing focus in areas that not all other firms cover. Its partners are also very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Cynthia Tang
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Cynthia Tang
2
Band 2
Cynthia Tang heads Baker McKenzie's contentious team, offering clients over two decades of experience handling financial services regulatory disputes. Her practice encompasses advising a range of banks on investigations relating to misappropriation of funds, anti-money laundering and hiring practices.
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Karen Man
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Karen Man
3
Band 3
Karen Man advises clients on a broad spectrum of regulatory issues, with noted expertise in SFC licence applications. She leads Baker McKenzie's non-contentious team in Hong Kong.

Karen Man pays close attention to client’s needs. She exercises a lot of her judgement on the practical side of the issue and provides exceptional solution from a commercial and practical perspective.

She understands how to deal with regulators and has the experience and connections to tap into necessary knowledge.

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)
Cynthia Tang
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Cynthia Tang
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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)
Karen Man
3
Karen Man
3
Band 3
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