Chambers Review
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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has an impressive offering on cross-border investigations and compliance advice coupled with Chinese language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge. Traditionally active in capital markets and M&A, the Hong Kong-based team now has an increasing presence in regulatory enforcement and investigations relating to the FCPA, as well as insider trading and financial fraud cases. It frequently acts for pharmaceuticals corporations and Chinese tech clients across a range of industries.
Strengths
Its ability to synthesise legal and commercial risks while coordinating with local counsel was exceptional. The Skadden team stands out for its depth of expertise and collaborative ethos.
Their proactive and innovative approach to risk assessment and compliance distinguishes them. They are consistently anticipating and addressing potential issues before they escalate.
They are constantly on the ball and responsive to any queries made. They are experienced in the realm of investigations and know how to handle investigations in the most cost- and time-efficient way.
Notable practitioners
Steve Kwok heads Skadden's cross-border investigations team and is the head of the Hong Kong office. He is a trusted adviser to global financial institutions as well as to foreign and Chinese corporations for SEC investigations and compliance advice. Clients benefit from his previous experience as a legal adviser for the US Department of Justice.
He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and is very strategic in his approach to deliver the best outcomes for his clients.
Steve is very tactically astute with an excellent grasp of critical issues and client management skills.
Steve is a very experienced former US litigator located in Asia. He is good at attending to details and assisting the company with finding practical solutions to complex issues.