Financial Services (International Firms)

Davis Polk & Wardwell fields a highly skilled team with experience advising investment banks, accountancy firms and listed companies on agency-led investigations and litigation. The firm is frequently active on contentious matters, including advising on IPO sponsor investigations and anti-money laundering investigations, and representing clients before the Hong Kong Market Misconduct Tribunal. It is noted for its expertise in dealing with regulatory bodies, including the SFC, HKMA, SEC and US Department of Justice. The team is further well-versed in non-contentious regulatory matters, including compliance programmes and senior management training. The Hong Kong team works as part of a global practice, coordinating closely with colleagues in New York and Washington, DC.