Alan Linning

Practice Areas

Clients turn to Alan Linning for counsel on civil and criminal investigations and litigation, compliance issues and regulatory policy. He has over 35 years of experience in commercial litigation and disputes, with a focus on financial services regulatory matters and investigations. With the extensive experience gained from his roles in the finance sector as well as with the Hong Kong regulators, Alan is trusted by clients on both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters.

Prior to joining JSM, Alan headed the Asia regional compliance team of a leading investment bank. He was previously the Executive Director of the Enforcement team of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and was heavily involved in formulation and implementation of the securities legislation for Hong Kong's financial markets.

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Professional Memberships

Former Vice Chair, Anti-Money Laundering Committee, Law Society of Hong Kong

Committee Member, Financial Markets Committee, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong

Member of the HKSAR Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) (2001 to 2014)

Convenor of SDT (2014 to 2017)

Chairman of the HKSAR Buildings Appeal Tribunal (2011 to 2017)

Education