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Linklaters

Financial Services (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Linklaters

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Financial Services (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters houses a respected integrated team advising on the full spectrum of regulatory issues, including compliance, disciplinary proceedings and investigations. The firm frequently assists investment banks, private wealth managers and hedge funds with governance and other matters. It is also well reputed for advising on a range of regulatory reform issues and is regularly instructed by major banks and financial institutions on SFC and HKMA investigations and enforcement actions.

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Strengths

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  • Linklaters is very responsive and able to meet tight deadlines, delivering advice in client-friendly ways by tailoring it to what we need and taking a long-term approach to building our relationship.

    Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • They are consistently helpful in balancing regulatory compliance with commercial objectives. They can always provide fast, accurate responses across diverse issues.

    Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carl Fernandes
    Carl Fernandes

    Carl Fernandes

    Carl Fernandes has over 25 years of experience under his belt and is particularly renowned for his deep expertise in the China and UK markets. His expertise in a variety of regulatory and compliance matters is sought after by many investment banks, fintech entities and asset management firms.

    • Carl is extremely experienced.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Carl Fernandes is always on top of regulatory development and critical issues.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Andrew Chung
    Andrew Chung

    Andrew Chung

    Andrew Chung of Linklaters' Hong Kong office leads advice for banks and financial institutions on both internal and external investigations. He leverages his practice with his previous in-house experience at an investment bank.

    • Andrew is our go-to for urgent and spot-on regulatory advice. He is very commercial in his advice and comes up with strategy that can help to address our internal concerns.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Andrew is very responsive and can always be relied upon to provide efficient, timely and practical advice on a range of issues. He has a keen understanding of how banks operate within the APAC space.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Kishore Bhindi
    Kishore Bhindi

    Kishore Bhindi

    Kishore Bhindi has experience advising on regulatory matters, including licensing requirements and product specifications in both the Hong Kong and UK markets. He assists with investigations and other enforcement actions as well as regulatory aspects of transactions and the implementation of regulatory changes.

    • Kishore Bhindi demonstrated deep knowledge and expertise. He was particularly adept at managing sensitive regulatory issues, and provided innovative solutions to overcome regulatory challenges.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Kishore can always deliver prompt, precise advice, consistently addressing complex issues with clarity and strategic foresight.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (3)

China

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    Andrew Chung

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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    Carl Fernandes

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Kishore Bhindi

    Kishore Bhindi

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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