Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP offers a leading Hong Kong-based white-collar practice with significant experience acting on internal and government investigations across the region, especially those relating to the US FCPA, as well as anti-corruption investigations more broadly. The team is able to draw on an extensive global network and in-house proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean for interviews and document analysis. It regularly conducts compliance due diligence on M&A transactions in the region. The law firm is recognised for its ability to serve prominent multinational clients operating in a range of jurisdictions, with notable strengths in matters involving Korea and Singapore. The team's clientele spans a range of different sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.

Steptoe & Johnson LLP has a renowned practice with a prominent Hong Kong presence established in late 2019 to complement its Beijing offering. It offers clients seasoned advice on handling investigations, as well as the implementation of compliance programmes, risk assessment and sanctions advice for clients across Greater China and the APAC region. The team is also well equipped to assist clients in dealing with US, UK and EU enforcement and regulatory agencies. Clientele spans banks and financial institutions, logistics companies and clients in the extractive industry.

Kirkland & Ellis has an enhanced anti-corruption practice with experience advising on a range of enforcement matters from its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The team is well placed to assist companies with US government investigations and global compliance issues, in addition to internal investigations, special committee investigations and corporate governance matters. Its additional areas of expertise include economic sanctions, trade controls, anti-corruption and money laundering matters. The firm has notable expertise advising clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, as well as private equity firms.

Ropes & Gray LLP houses a highly skilled group of white-collar experts with on-the-ground presence in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The team handles matters including internal investigations, anti-corruption matters and regulatory compliance. It traditionally acts for clients in the life sciences sector and also offers strong capabilities in the technology, private equity and pharmaceuticals spheres. The law firm has a broad regional focus, with increasing involvement in cross-border mandates relating to India, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea.

Sidley Austin LLP ably handles large-scale cross-border investigations and risk assessments involving the FCPA and other regulations, in addition to providing compliance advice and revising codes of conduct. The team is trusted by multinational clients in the life sciences, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors and able to call on a network of offices across Asia. Its Hong Kong office regularly cooperates with its offices in Europe and the USA in addition to regional hubs like Singapore, to offer clients a multi-jurisdictional service.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has an impressive offering on cross-border investigations and compliance advice coupled with Chinese language skills and in-depth cultural knowledge. The Hong Kong-based team is particularly active in investigations relating to the FCPA, insider trading and financial fraud cases. It frequently acts for banks and for Chinese tech clients spanning a range of industry sectors.

Morrison Foerster houses a notable Hong Kong-based team with experience in handling China-related investigations and anti-corruption matters. It remains a popular choice of counsel for clients in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors, and regularly acts for SOEs and domestic corporates in front of US authorities, as well as on internal investigations. The China team leverages its strong network both in the wider Asia region and globally, working with colleagues in Singapore, Tokyo, New York and Washington, DC.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an investigations and enforcement specialist firm highlighted for its expertise in matters related to US FCPA, money laundering and corruption. The team leverages the support of a highly regarded contentious financial services practice to advise on enforcement matters before Hong Kong financial regulators and the ICAC. It is also able to assist clients with anti-money laundering, sanctions and investigations. The firm regularly acts for Chinese SOEs and global banks, financial institutions and technology companies.

DLA Piper LLP is adept at drawing on a global platform to manage complex cross-border investigations involving UK, US and Chinese authorities, often drawing on the strength of its Singapore office. The team has a noteworthy practice trusted for investigations by major corporate clients, particularly in the life sciences, manufacturing and technology sectors. It boasts additional expertise in data privacy and cybersecurity matters. DLA Piper is skilled at handling compliance reviews and providing regulatory advice. The law firm is also able to assist clients with post-investigation remediation actions.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is regularly involved in cases related to employee misconduct, bribery, embezzlement, fraud and senior appointments and exits. The team is well placed to advise on a broad range of anti-corruption and regulatory compliance matters in addition to handling a wide array of internal and external investigations from its Shanghai office. It assists a diverse client base of domestic and international companies, maintaining a focus on handling mandates in the healthcare and technology sectors, as well as advising multinational manufacturers.

White & Case LLP has an emerging corporate investigations and anti-corruption team in Hong Kong. The practice has extensive experience handling internal and FCPA investigations, and regulatory compliance matters relating to acquisition and investment transactions. The firm leverages its international network of offices to support clients based in the Greater China region, Europe and the US. Its clientele includes investment banks, private corporations and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Its client roster includes Goldman Sachs (Asia) and Magnum Opus Acquisition.