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Dominic James

Dominic James

Greater China Region 2026

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DOMINIC JAMES is a partner in Sidley’s International Funds practice based in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience advising multinational private fund managers in on both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters. He focuses on helping clients navigate complex cross-border challenges as they seek access to Hong Kong financial markets. His client base spans Asia, North America, Europe and key offshore jurisdictions.

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Chambers Greater China Region

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms) - China

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Dominic James boasts a wide-ranging contentious financial services practice, handling matters ranging from fraud recovery to defending parallel investigations and advising on disclosure obligations. He is usually sought after by fund managers, banks and asset managers.

Strengths

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  • Dominic James is an outstanding attorney with in-depth understanding of very sophisticated matters. We are extremely happy with his advice and look forward to continue working with him.

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • He is an excellent lawyer who boasts an outstanding profile and is a frequent commentator on the regulatory environment.

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin (21)

China

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    Olivia Ngan

    Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Constance Choy

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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    Meng Ding

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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    Claudia Yu

    Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Carrie Li
    Carrie Li

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Yuet Ming Tham
    Yuet Ming Tham

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Lei Li
    Lei Li

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Christopher Cheng
    Christopher Cheng

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Constance Choy

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Desmond Ang
    Desmond Ang

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Yan Zhang
    Yan Zhang

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of James Comber
    James Comber

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Desmond Ang
    Desmond Ang

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)

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    Dominic James

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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    David Kalani Lee

    Investment Funds (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Ruchun Ji
    Ruchun Ji

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)

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