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Financial Services (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.
Notable practitioners
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.