Home to US law experts, Morrison Foerster‘s broad offering covers regulatory issues, approvals, technology licences, data privacy, cybersecurity, and anti-corruption compliance. It also assists with investigations and government enquiries. Promoted to partner in January 2025, the practice of Shanghai-based Derik Rao encompasses compliance, regulatory, and white-collar mandates, as well as Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations. In Hong Kong, the caseload of office managing partner Timothy Blakely includes government and internal investigations; Chen Zhu leads the firm’s government and internal investigations practice in Greater China; and Gary Zeng assists multinational companies with coordinating responses to regulatory enquiries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clients rely heavily on Morrison & Foerster's office for sanctions law advice.’
- ‘They can be relied upon to provide practical and pragmatic advice that is helpful in clients’ everyday practice. ’
‘Chen Zhu is well versed in a multitude of sanctions laws, friendly and easy to work with, and very timely with his advice.’
‘Timothy Blakely is highly experienced, and excellent to work with. Leads a quality team.’
Key clients
- Novartis
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Timothy Blakely; Chen Zhu
Other key lawyers
Derik Rao; Gary Zeng