Chambers Review
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Financial Services (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
MinterEllison leverages a highly regarded bench of litigators and is particularly strong in contentious mandates but also frequently advises on non-contentious regulatory work. It often advises on market misconduct investigations and assists clients with proceedings brought by the SFC. The team is also able to advise regulators, federations and independent statutory bodies, including the FRC, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Competition Committee and the Insurers Federation and Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Strengths
They were attentive and responsive to our needs and worked in great detail. In our communications with them, they were highly responsive and attentive in handling our matters.
The team comprises individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. They provide exceptional levels of service and prompt responses.
Work Highlights
MinterEllison assisted China Gas Industry Investment Holdings when its former auditors from PwC requested additional information and documentation on overdue receivables and investment in loan notes.
Notable practitioners
David Morrison is head of MinterEllison's contentious regulatory practice in Hong Kong and well known for his handling of major litigation and for advising regulatory bodies and corporates on contentious regulatory matters.
David Morrison is an excellent lawyer and business leader.
Desmond Yu serves a broad range of clients spanning corporates, senior executives and statutory bodies. He regularly assists with investigations and compliance advice.
Desmond has a good understanding and relationship with HKSE and SFC enforcement, and is able to provide first-hand information.
Desmond demonstrated a very high level of sophistication in understanding our complicated cases and gave us smart advice that was very practical, sensible and appropriate in resolving our issues.
Nathan Dentice continues to advise regulatory bodies and professional associations on regulatory investigations as part of his broader disputes practice. He has had notable activity in enforcement actions and appeal cases of late.
Nathan is professional and provides good service.
Nathan Dentice is intellectually very smart and he combines this with good strategic thinking while being attentive to the client's practical needs.