Financial services regulatory expert Hannah Cassidy joins A&O Shearman in Hong Kong

Hannah has substantial experience advising financial institutions, investment managers, fintech firms, listed companies and their senior individuals on complex advisory and regulatory matters, including senior management accountability, payments, cybersecurity, market abuse, anti-money laundering, fraud and scams, client assets and complex licensing issues. Her expertise spans complex cross-border matters across Asia and other key global financial markets. 

Roger Lui, senior partner of A&O Shearman in Greater China, commented: “Regulatory capability is vital to our Greater China practice, the heart of which services our clients who access capital and create value across borders. Hannah’s arrival, together with her experienced team, will enhance our ability to give our clients sophisticated legal advice rooted in their deep knowledge of the development of local financial regulations while being in a position to benchmark against standards in other comparable financial markets. Their arrival comes at a time when China’s relentless innovations have attracted a new wave of investments—we are well primed to service our clients’ needs.” 

Bob Penn, the global head of financial services regulatory at A&O Shearman, added: “Asia-Pacific is a key part of our leading financial services regulatory practice. Hannah's addition to the firm represents a significant part of our ongoing global investment. Her expertise will enhance our capability to assist clients with their most complex and high-stakes matters.” 

Hannah joins A&O Shearman from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer where she led their financial services regulatory practice in Asia.