
Department profile
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Skadden’s global resources and experience enable the firm to anticipate and respond to the many demands created by multijurisdictional investigations and proceedings routinely pursued by investigative agencies in the U.S. and around the world.
Our various offices and depth of knowledge across the firm’s practices enable us to conduct fact-finding and analysis in connection with some of the most complex cross-border investigations in virtually every country in which our clients conduct business.
We have attorneys in key financial centers in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas and Europe — many of whom are former prosecutors and/or regulators — who handle cross-border investigations across a broad range of topics. We have helped our clients with investigations involving, among other subjects, corruption/bribery, antitrust/cartels, money laundering, economic sanctions, customs and export controls, insider trading, market abuse and other financial institution regulatory issues, accounting, public company disclosures, securities and derivatives enforcement, and tax. When necessary, we are able to call upon a network of local counsel with whom we have long-established relationships.
The firm also has significant experience conducting internal investigations and compliance-related due diligence, as well as designing, implementing and reviewing compliance programs for multinational companies.
Chambers Review
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. The Hong Kong-based team is particularly active in investigations relating to the FCPA, insider trading and financial fraud cases. It frequently acts for banks and for Chinese tech clients spanning a range of industry sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden is very well structured and always able to mobilise the most suitable resources around the globe when delivering its services. The firm never compromises the service quality despite the challenges on the timeline or resources, and the service quality is consistent among different team within Skadden."
"Skadden is very thorough and handles the cases effectively and efficiently. It definitely provides the highest calibre of service: very responsive, thoughtful and prepared."
"The legal team was extremely robust with exceptional strength in the regulatory subject matter area. They offer exceptional service levels and responsiveness - 24/7 even on weekends."
"Skadden is very well structured and always able to mobilise the most suitable resources around the globe when delivering its services. The firm never compromises the service quality despite the challenges on the timeline or resources, and the service quality is consistent among different team within Skadden."
"Skadden is very thorough and handles the cases effectively and efficiently. It definitely provides the highest calibre of service: very responsive, thoughtful and prepared."
"The legal team was extremely robust with exceptional strength in the regulatory subject matter area. They offer exceptional service levels and responsiveness - 24/7 even on weekends."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Kwok heads Skadden's cross-border investigations team. He is a trusted adviser to global financial institutions and Chinese tech clients on SEC investigations and compliance advice. Clients benefit from his previous experience as a legal adviser for the US Department of Justice.
"Steve offers solid advice based on extensive experience working with Chinese clients and various US institutions dealing with Chinese matters. His service is delivered professionally and he has the client's needs and ultimate goals in mind."
"Steve has very strong cross-cultural awareness and communications skills when dealing with US-China matters. He sets realistic expectations without comprising on client service. He is extremely responsive and solution-oriented. He has a high level of integrity and I believe he always does the right thing."
"Steve serves clients fiercely and tirelessly. He has the vision, the legal know-how, and the wherewithal to execute a matter to perfection."