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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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With one of the largest and most skilled corporate crime and investigation practices, our world-class team brings outstanding results for clients drawing on market-leading legal skills, local commercial knowledge and insights into regulators and law enforcement bodies. Clients trust us because we possess the necessary expertise and sound judgement to guide them through complicated and sensitive issues. 

Our experience encompasses all areas of law connected with bribery and corruption, sanctions, fraud, money laundering, whistleblowing, insider dealing, cartels, corporate manslaughter, healthcare fraud and antitrust. We have decades of experience advising and representing multinational corporates, financial institutions, Boards and senior executives. 

Our lawyers regularly advise clients on preventive measures, helping establish corporate policies and compliance programmes to mitigate the risk of becoming a target of a government investigation, and conduct independent internal investigations into corporate conduct.

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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer houses a highly skilled team of corporate investigations specialists covering white-collar defence, criminal and regulatory enforcement proceedings and internal compliance. The team typically represents banks, financial institutions and multinational corporations, and is lauded for its Hong Kong regulatory knowledge and responsiveness in emergency matters. The team's clients benefit from the firm's extensive footprint and capabilities across the region and expert handling of cross-border investigations. The law firm has a strong reputation for handling mandates related to the financial services sector, advising on regulatory investigations and delivering compliance training programmes.

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Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has global reach and local expertise, providing high quality delivery consistently.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • The team has an excellent ability to see the wood from the trees and not get stuck into the detail. The lawyers have the ability to find a solution in a complex environment.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers have an in-depth understanding of clients and internal stakeholders, and provide practice advice to move matters forward.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kyle Wombolt
    Kyle Wombolt

    Kyle Wombolt

    Kyle Wombolt has remained a leading figure for corporate crime and internal investigations in the region, with work spanning multiple jurisdictions and diverse clientele covering the financial services, technology, pharmaceutical and construction sectors.

    • Kyle is one of the most highly regarded practitioners in this space. He knows the issues and is very commercial minded.

      Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Kyle Wombolt and his team have a lot of experience.

      Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Kyle has a very strong track record and gives practical advice.

      Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
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    Kyle Wombolt

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)

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