Linklaters works closely together with its joint operation in Shanghai, Zhao Sheng Law Firm, to assist clients with matters that span both Hong Kong and mainland China. The team advises both multinational and domestic clients on a mix of regulatory and transactional issues. Alex Roberts was promoted to partner in December 2023 and leads the TMT team from Shanghai, he focuses on a range of issues from transactions to digital infrastructure and outsourcing. Over in Hong Kong, Carl Fernandes advises investment banks, brokers, asset managers, private banks and fintechs on cross-border regulatory issues. Kishore Bhindi advises on tokenisation and digital green bonds, counsel Albert Yuen assists fintech clients with TMT and regulatory issues and Chin-Chong Liew excels in structured financing and digital assets. Karen Lam is also key to structured finance transactions and innovation projects, while I-Ping Soong advises on over-the-counter derivatives. The aforementioned lawyers all co-lead the practice from Hong Kong.
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Key clients
- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- Harvest Global Investments Ltd
- GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage
- UBS AG
- Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Siam Commercial Bank
Work highlights
Advised Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited on its digital transformation journey including preparing terms and conditions for the HKEX Synapse, the new integrated settlement platform.
Advised Harvest Global Investments on the successful issuance of its tokenised fund in Hong Kong.
Advised Citibank on the cross-boundary wealth management connect scheme 2.0 in the Greater Bay Area.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alex Roberts
Practice head
Alex Roberts; Carl Fernandes; Kishore Bhindi; Chin-Chong Liew; Karen Lam; I-Ping Soong; Albert Yuen