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Financial Services (International Firms) - China

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills possesses a fully integrated practice with a strong reputation for contentious regulatory work in the financial services sector. It leverages a strong regional reputation for its investigations practice and advises on both domestic and international regulatory and internal investigations, with its Hong Kong office often acting in collaboration with its Singapore and London offices. The firm also provides a variety of compliance training programmes and often engages on policy development in this sphere. The team houses trusted advisers on regulatory changes related to the SFC's 'manager in charge' and 'professional investor' regimes. Herbert Smith Freehills is increasingly involved in advising fintech clients on matters including cryptocurrency exchanges, licensing and initial coin offerings.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills led the Alternative Investment Management Association's working group in response to the enforcement-related amendment consultation and market sounding consultation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kyle Wombolt
2
Kyle Wombolt
2
Band 2

Kyle Wombolt remains a top choice for global and regional clients for their contentious regulatory and criminal matters. He is regularly called on to advise investors dealing with SFC investigations.

Hannah Cassidy
3
Hannah Cassidy
3
Band 3

Hannah Cassidy is head of Herbert Smith Freehills' Hong Kong financial services regulatory team, offering a broad practice spanning advice for financial services firms on misconduct investigations, internal investigations for fintech clients and advice on SFC applications.

Hannah is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and very hands-on. She is willing to go the extra mile to cater to our needs. We can rely on her for succinct advice.

Hannah Cassidy is very responsible and responsive. She is experienced at looking at financial services regulations, especially those related to banks. It's a good set of expertise that we can draw on.

Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

Kyle Wombolt
2
Kyle Wombolt
2
Band 2
Hannah Cassidy
3
Hannah Cassidy
3
Band 3
Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

Hannah Cassidy
3
Hannah Cassidy
3
Band 3