Matthew O'Callaghan, Greater China Region

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Band 3

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

China

5 Years Ranked

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Greater China Region

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Matthew O’Callaghan is Head of Freshfields’ financial services practice in Asia and also the managing partner of the Hong Kong office. Matthew specialises in advising and supporting clients through complex transitions and strategic transactions, as well as navigating key regulatory and commercial risks. Matthew advises a broad range of financial institutions including global investment banks, private and wholesale banks, insurers, payment providers as well as pension funds, superannuation trustees and financial sponsors across Asia, Oceania, US and Europe. Matthew is qualified in Hong Kong SAR, New South Wales, Australia and England & Wales.

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Chambers Greater China Region

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Matthew O'Callaghan offers a wealth of experience in both contentious and advisory regulatory matters as the head of Freshfields' financial institutions team in Asia, handling matters ranging from the defence of IPO sponsors to bribery and anti-money laundering investigations on the contentious side, and regulatory transactional advice and compliance reviews on the advisory side.

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Matt has been a real pleasure to work with. He can deal with complex issues, using past experience to save time at key points of the project and always keeping in mind the commercial considerations.

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

Matt's wisdom, clear articulation and balanced views were invaluable during this transaction. His working style, approachability, responsiveness and accountability were much appreciated.

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

Matt has been a real pleasure to work with. He can deal with complex issues, using past experience to save time at key points of the project and always keeping in mind the commercial considerations.

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

Matt's wisdom, clear articulation and balanced views were invaluable during this transaction. His working style, approachability, responsiveness and accountability were much appreciated.

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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