Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) | Global

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher offers a leading Hong Kong-based white-collar practice with significant experience acting in internal and government investigations across the region, especially those initiated by US FCPA and regulators, as well as anti-corruption investigations more broadly. The team draws 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 serves prominent multinational clients across a range of jurisdictions, with particular strengths in matters involving Korea and Singapore. Its clientele spans a range of sectors including healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.

Herbert Smith Freehills houses a highly skilled team of corporate investigations specialists covering white-collar defence, criminal and regulatory enforcement proceedings and internal compliance. The team typically represents banks, financial institutions and multinational corporations, and is lauded for its Hong Kong regulatory knowledge and responsiveness in emergency matters. The team's clients benefit from the firm's extensive footprint and capabilities across the region and expert handling of cross-border investigations. The law firm has a strong reputation for handling mandates related to the financial services sector, advising on regulatory investigations and delivering compliance training programmes.

Ropes & Gray LLP houses a highly skilled group of white-collar experts. 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 pharmaceutical spheres. The law firm has a broad regional focus, with increasing involvement in cross-border mandates relating to India, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.

Sidley Austin 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. Together with the firm's Singapore office, its Beijing and Hong Kong offices regularly cooperate with branches in Europe and the USA 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. Traditionally active in capital markets and M&A, the Hong Kong-based team now has an increasing presence in regulatory enforcement and investigations relating to the FCPA, as well as insider trading and financial fraud cases. It frequently acts for banks and Chinese tech clients across a range of industries.

Morrison Foerster houses a notable Hong Kong-based team with experience in China-related investigations and anti-corruption matters. It remains a popular choice of counsel for clients in the pharmaceutical, technology and financial services sectors, regularly acting for SOEs and domestic corporates before US authorities, as well as assisting with internal investigations. The China team draws from a strong network in APAC and beyond, with colleagues in Singapore, Tokyo, New York and Washington, DC.

Paul Hastings houses a growing corporate investigations and anti-corruption practice with partners in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The firm is also able to draw expertise from its US offices to strengthen its cross-border offering. The practice is sought after by a number of foreign corporations and is frequently mandated on investigations involving misconduct, financial irregularities and FCPA issues.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a Hong Kong-based investigations and enforcement specialist highlighted for its expertise in FCPA, money laundering and anti-corruption matters. 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, while also assisting clients with anti-money laundering, sanctions and investigations. The firm regularly acts for Chinese SOEs, 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. The team is trusted for its investigations by major corporate clients, particularly in the life sciences, manufacturing and technology sectors. It boasts additional experience in handling data privacy and cybersecurity matters, conducting compliance reviews, providing regulatory advice and assisting with post-investigation remediation.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is regularly involved in cases related to employee misconduct, bribery, embezzlement, fraud and senior appointments and exits. From its Shanghai office, the team is well placed to advise on anti-corruption and compliance matters as well as investigations, with a focus on handling mandates in the healthcare, technology and manufacturing sectors.

White & Case LLP has an emerging corporate investigations and anti-corruption team based 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 USA. Its clientele includes investment banks, private corporations and state-owned enterprises.