LAWYER PROFILE

Kyle Wombolt

Global 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)

China

12 years ranked

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

China

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- White collar crime and government investigations

- Fraud and white collar crime

- Anti-bribery and corruption

- Financial services regulatory

- Compliance advisory

Career

Kyle is is a partner based in our Hong Kong office. Kyle is the global head of the corporate crime and investigations practice. Kyle is regarded as one of the Asian market's leading white collar and regulatory lawyers. He has been described as "one of the cornerstones of investigations work in Asia" and "an exceptional lawyer". Kyle has led investigations and compliance projects in more than 40 countries worldwide. He focuses on multi-jurisdictional corruption, money laundering, regulatory, fraud and accounting investigations, as well as corporate governance and sanctions issues involving multinational and major regional corporates.

For additional information on Kyle’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/k/kyle-wombolt

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kyle Wombolt has remained a leading figure for corporate crime and internal investigations in the region, with work spanning multiple jurisdictions and diverse clientele covering the financial services, technology, pharmaceutical and construction sectors.

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms) - China

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Kyle Wombolt is the global head of the corporate crime and investigations practice at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. He remains a top choice for global and regional clients for their contentious regulatory and criminal matters. He is regularly called on to advise investors dealing with SFC investigations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Kyle Wombolt and his team have a lot of experience.
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Kyle is one of the most highly regarded practitioners in this space. He knows the issues and is very commercial minded.
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Kyle has a very strong track record and gives practical advice.
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Kyle Wombolt and his team are always responsive and provide helpful advice.
Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide