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Kelly S Austin

Kelly S Austin

Global 2026

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)

China

12 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Kelly Austin’s global practice focuses on investigations, regulatory compliance and international disputes. She has extensive expertise in government and corporate internal investigations, including those involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and anti-money laundering, securities, and trade control laws. Kelly also regularly guides companies on creating and implementing effective compliance programs.

Career

Leads the firm’s compliance and investigations practice for Asia and handles global investigations. Served as the Compliance and Litigation Counsel for General Electric in Asia from 2001 to 2010. Prior to 2001, practiced in Washington, DC, representing individuals and entities in a wide variety of criminal and civil litigation matters.

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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China

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Kelly Austin leads Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Asia-wide investigations and anti-corruption practice. She is also a co-leader of the firm's global investigations practice. She has a wealth of experience handling regulatory compliance matters, internal investigations and white-collar defence cases.

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Strengths

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  • Kelly is extremely smart and a true leader.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

  • Kelly is an excellent partner who is personable and knowledgeable. She's terrific.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

  • Kelly's legal advice is of the highest quality to clients navigating complex cross-border matters. She develops strong relationships with clients based on her quality of service and responsiveness.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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Africa-wide

Asia-Pacific Region

Belgium

China

Egypt

Europe-wide

France

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