Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)
China
12 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Kelly S Austin
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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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.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Kelly is an excellent partner who is personable and knowledgeable. She's terrific.
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionKelly is extremely smart and a true leader.
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionKelly'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 Greater China Region
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