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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has strong capital markets, corporate, and banking and finance capabilities in Hong Kong SAR. The firm advises on regulatory matters concerning digital banking and payments, as well as handling cybersecurity and data privacy matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham advised Mantle, a blockchain ecosystem focusing on decentralised finance, on the launch of the Mantle Index Four Fund.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Hawkins
    Simon Hawkins

    Simon Hawkins

    Simon Hawkins is one of the leading lawyers advising on FinTech transactions in the region. Hawkins also advises on regulatory matters, IP and capital markets work.

    • Simon Hawkins is a FinTech and regulatory partner I rate very highly, he is my go-to for FinTech work.

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    • Simon delivered professional, comprehensive and cutting-edge advice relating to FinTech regulation in Hong Kong. He deeply understands our commercial needs and offered practical legal advice.

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  • Rhys McWhirter
    Rhys McWhirter

    Rhys McWhirter

    Rhys McWhirter, head of data & technology transactions at Latham & Watkins, is a well-regarded FinTech expert, regularly advising clients on licensing, transactions, digitalisation and blockchain matters.

    • Rhys McWhirter is my go-to privacy and cybersecurity counsel. Rhys delivers on-point every time.

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