Clifford Chance LLP has a full-service approach and regularly advises on commercial, transactional, and regulatory fintech matters, with expertise spanning payments, crypto, banking, and blockchain. Based in Hong Kong and Shanghai respectively, Rocky Mui and Kelly Gregory lead the team, Mui has experience in advising on virtual assets, blockchain, tokenisation and digital infrastructure, while Gregory is adept in handling digital banking matters. Terry Yang divides his time between Hong Kong and Mainland China, and has a deep knowledge of derivatives, structured products, and financial regulatory issues. Donna Wacker retired in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Rocky Mui and his team have top experience in dealing with the most complex local and cross-border crypto/ blockchain issues.'
'What is so unique about Clifford Chance that cannot be said for other international law firm is that the standard across all offices, whether in Hong Kong or London is one and the same. This is the key reason Rocky Mui and his team are my go to lawyer for complex matters involved cross-border elements.’
‘Everyone in our industry knows Rocky Mui's legal and business acumen, what makes Rocky so unique is his network within Clifford Chance and externally. He ensures all matters I work with Clifford Chance, whether out of Hong Kong, London, or other offices are delivered on time with top notch quality.’
Key clients
- HSBC
- Animoca Brands
Work highlights
Advised Animoca Brands on the formation of a joint venture with Standard Chartered and HKT.
Advised HSBC on the issuance of 1-year 3.6% native digital bonds under its MTN Programme on the HSBC Orion platform.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Rocky Mui; Kelly Gregory
Other key lawyers
Terry Yang