Ranking tables
Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms) | Global
China
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Carl Fernandes Linklaters1 Years Ranked
- Richard MazzochiKing & Wood Mallesons
- Ben Hammond Ashurst1 Years Ranked
William Hallatt Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked- Minny SiuKing & Wood Mallesons
- Karen Man Baker McKenzie1 Years Ranked
- Matthew O'Callaghan Freshfields1 Years Ranked
Simon Hawkins Latham & Watkins1 Years Ranked- Tim Mak Freshfields2 Years Ranked
- Jeremy LamDeacons
- Urszula McCormackKing & Wood Mallesons
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Carl Fernandes
Linklaters | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedCarl Fernandes has over 25 years of experience under his belt and is particularly renowned for his deep expertise in the China and UK markets. His expertise in a variety of regulatory and compliance matters is sought after by many investment banks, fintech entities and asset management firms.- Richard MazzochiKing & Wood Mallesons | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Ben Hammond
Ashurst | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedBen Hammond leads Ashurst's non-contentious regulatory practice in Hong Kong. He is well recognised for assisting banks, financial institutions, securities traders and funds with their wide-ranging regulatory needs.

2 William Hallatt
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedWilliam Hallatt of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Hong Kong office brings banks and financial institutions a raft of experience in both contentious and advisory regulatory matters. He is adept at handling SFC and internal investigations, licensing applications and compliance advisory matters.
- Minny SiuKing & Wood Mallesons | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Karen Man
Baker McKenzie | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKaren Man advises clients on a broad spectrum of regulatory issues, with noted expertise in SFC licence applications. She leads Baker McKenzie's non-contentious team in Hong Kong.3 Matthew O'Callaghan
Freshfields | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedMatthew 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.

3 Simon Hawkins
Latham & Watkins | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSimon Hawkins leads Latham & Watkins' Hong Kong non-contentious financial regulatory practice. He often advises banks and fintech clients on the regulatory aspects of the launch of new products and services, in addition to other general regulatory matters.
3 Tim Mak
Freshfields | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedTim Mak serves many financial institutions and listed companies from Freshfields' base in Hong Kong. He offers clients a wealth of experience in both contentious and advisory regulatory matters, handling matters ranging from the defence of IPO sponsors to internal and regulatory investigations on the contentious side, and regulatory transactional advice and compliance reviews on the advisory side.- Jeremy LamDeacons | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 3
- Urszula McCormackKing & Wood Mallesons | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Jill Wong
Reed Smith Richards Butler | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJill Wong regularly advises banks, cryptocurrency clients and e-commerce providers on regulatory issues, as well as advising on regulatory investigations and responding to inquiries from Hong Kong statutory bodies and regulators.

4 Katherine Liu
Stephenson Harwood | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKatherine Liu is a partner in Stephenson Harwood's financial services regulatory team in Hong Kong. She primarily advises on non-contentious matters, often relating to payment systems and mobile app regulations.
4 Kenneth Hui
Simmons & Simmons | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKenneth Hui is the head of Hong Kong regulatory department at Simmons & Simmons. He offers advice on regulatory and compliance matters. His client base includes banks and digital asset service providers.
4 Kishore Bhindi
Linklaters | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKishore Bhindi has experience advising on regulatory matters, including licensing requirements and product specifications in both the Hong Kong and UK markets. He assists with investigations and other enforcement actions as well as regulatory aspects of transactions and the implementation of regulatory changes.

4 Michael Wong
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMichael Wong is especially skilful in assisting clients with obtaining regulatory approvals. He acts for private equity, private credit and hedge funds.
4 Rocky Mui
Clifford Chance | Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory (International Firms)2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRocky Mui possesses noteworthy expertise in undertaking regulatory compliance work. He serves a host of China and US-headquartered banks and asset management groups from Clifford Chance's base in Hong Kong.