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Clifford Chance LLP

FinTech Legal (International Firms)

FinTech Guide 2026 : China


Clifford Chance LLP

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FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance acts on both sides of FinTech investment deals and assists FinTech companies with their initial public offerings. Clifford Chance has significant experience in work with crypto exchanges, crypto investors and token issuers. The team's expertise in financial services regulation makes it a strong choice for virtual banking and digital payments clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised HSBC on the issuance of 1-year 3.6% native digital bonds under its MTN Programme on the HSBC Orion platform.

Strengths

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  • They are an excellent team. Even if they have a junior or mid-level associate working with us, I'm still comfortable because they are so top-notch and they know the difficulties and type of work.

    FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech
  • Clifford Chance's solution-oriented approach and consistent responsiveness were instrumental to our success. We value them as trusted, long-term collaborators.

    FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech
  • Clifford Chance has a strong understanding of the technology and products.

    FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech
  • Clifford Chance's knowledge of the regulatory space around digital assets and FinTech is backed by actual experience helping bring to market the innovative solutions developed by the industry.

    FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rocky Mui
    Band 1Rocky Mui

    Rocky Mui

    Rocky Mui co-heads the Hong Kong FinTech practice, specialising in blockchain and digital funds work. Mui handles legal and regulatory due diligence on cryptocurrency funds and provides regulatory advice to virtual banks in response to recent Hong Kong Monetary Authority measures.
    • Rocky has a lot of experience engaging with regulators on FinTech and digital assets-related matters and is able to leverage that to deliver practical advice on top of solid analysis.

      FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech
    • Rocky Mui is technical, practical and very responsive. In matters that require an urgent response he can get China, UK, and EU counterparts to reply fast too.

      FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech
    • Rocky is an agile, forward-thinking lawyer with commercial understanding and confidence to trailblaze a new investment tool in the market.

      FinTech Legal (International Firms) respondentFinTech

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