Chambers Review
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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis has an enhanced anti-corruption practice experienced in a range of enforcement matters based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The team is well placed to assist companies with US government investigations and global compliance issues, in addition to internal investigations, special committee investigations and corporate governance matters. Additional areas of expertise include economic sanctions, trade controls, anti-corruption and money laundering matters. The firm is noted for advising clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, as well as private equity.
Strengths
We were led by their extensive experience as they immediately knew how to get started and moved matters forward. They were always on top of the next steps and brought the investigation to completion.
Kirkland's team are thoughtful and pragmatic in litigation, regulatory work and compliance, with Cori and Fergus particularly bringing institutional knowledge to rather esoteric areas of US law.
Kirkland understand what is required of US companies to function in Asia and comply with sanctions. Being practical and result-oriented, they make sure we are protected under compliance requirements.
Notable practitioners
Tiana Zhang serves a host of foreign corporations from the firm's base in Shanghai. She is best known for handling internal policy reviews, audits, government-led investigations and matters relating to financial crime.
She is an expert on anti-corruption and internal investigations and is skilled at navigating complex issues in challenging regulatory environments.
With her presence in interviews, I never worry as she can handle any issues that arise during the interview. She effectively obtains helpful information from the interviewees.
Jodi Wu has a notable practice with a focus on advising clients involved in internal investigations. She typically acts for foreign entities in the pharmaceutical industry and private equity funds.
An American lawyer, she has a very good understanding of the Chinese market.
Jodi Wu brings highly appreciated insights with her unique perspective and deep understanding of Eastern and Western cultures.
She provides sound and pragmatic advice on China matters. Since she is responsive and excellent at communication, I always feel like I'm a priority.
Cori Lable is based in Kirkland & Ellis's Los Angeles office. She is recognised as an expert on matters relating to anti-corruption and financial misconduct, as well as internal investigations. She boasts extensive knowledge in a wide range of jurisdictions including China, Japan and Malaysia.
Cori brings a wealth of experience handling highly sensitive matters relating to anti-corruption/anti-bribery matters. She has established herself as a highly trusted advisor of the firm.
Cori is very methodical in her approach to our questions, concerns and requirements and is very level-headed. She is extremely knowledgeable in life sciences and her guidance is appreciated.