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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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Debevoise’s Asia team, based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, is made up of experienced international lawyers who are committed to, and understand the needs of, the firm’s Asian and global clients.

The team in Asia has a long track record in working with a range of domestic financial institution clients, as well as international clients active in the region. This experience has given the team a deep knowledge of the industry that few can match.

The practice works closely with banks, insurance and reinsurance firms, asset managers, private and listed funds, intermediaries and other financial institutions. The team includes lawyers admitted to practice in New York, England & Wales, and Hong Kong, and includes a significant number of Mandarin speakers.

In Asia, Debevoise regularly advises clients on significant mergers and other critical transactions, as well as regulatory, compliance and arbitration issues.

The team also works closely with colleagues in the U.S., Europe and Russia on multijurisdictional matters that run 24/7.

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms) - China

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton boasts a growing team advising across the spectrum of regulatory issues. It offers particular expertise in cross-border investigations and proceedings arising out of regulatory inquiries and allegations of market misconduct, as well as internal investigations. The firm is experienced in dealing with domestic and foreign regulators, including the SFC, HKMA, FCA and SEC. It also advises clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions and investments in the insurance and financial services sectors.
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  • Mark D Johnson
    Mark D Johnson

    Mark D Johnson

    Mark Johnson is held in high regard by market commentators, who see him as a longstanding member of the financial services regulatory sphere. He is an of counsel and is primarily known for contentious matters, advising international banks, PRC corporates and brokers on share ownership disputes, and on HKEX, SFC and US DOJ investigations as well as internal investigations.

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    Mark D Johnson

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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