/Home/FinTech/FinTech Legal (International Firms) in China/Latham & Watkins LLP
Department profile
Latham & Watkins LLP
Department profile | Latham & Watkins LLP
FinTech Legal (International Firms)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

FinTech Legal (International Firms) - China

2
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, as well as handling cybersecurity and data privacy matters.

Work Highlights

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

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Simon Hawkins
1
Simon Hawkins
1
Band 1
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.

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.

View Profile
Rhys McWhirter
3
Rhys McWhirter
3
Band 3

Head of FinTech and technology at Eversheds Sutherland, Rhys McWhirter 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.

View Profile

Ranked Individuals at
Latham & Watkins LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

China

FinTech Legal (International Firms)
Simon Hawkins
1
Simon Hawkins
1
Band 1
View Profile
Rhys McWhirter
3
Rhys McWhirter
3
Band 3
View Profile