A major bank in defending a USD355 million claim, brought by liquidators of a company whose funds in its bank account are said to have been misappropriated by its fraudulent directors. Matters ongoing.

A major bank in a HKD3 billion loan and security enforcement in Hong Kong. Outcome: full recovery for client.

The board of directors of a listed state-owned company in defending a minority shareholder’s Court action for alleged breach of fiduciary duties. Outcome: action successfully resisted.

A global bank in cross-border regulatory investigations into its foreign exchange sales and trading practices, in Hong Kong, Singapore and elsewhere. Outcome: no enforcement action taken against client in Hong Kong and Singapore.

A state-owned enterprise in pursuing a HKD200 million professional negligence claim against an international law firm, for failing to advise on a material risk in an exit mechanism intended to protect our client in an asset purchase. Outcome: satisfactory settlement.

A private bank in defending a HKD80 million mis-selling claim by customers for losses arising from equities accumulators. Outcome: the defence prevailed in a landmark Hong Kong Court decision.

A global investment bank in a regulatory investigation into its algorithmic equities trading system. Outcome: no enforcement action taken against client.

A global social media company in various Hong Kong legal, regulatory, data and content issues.

A major Asian private equity firm in designing and executing a recovery strategy, in multiple onshore and offshore jurisdictions, for recouping a USD230M special situation investment in Beijing commercial real estate. Outcome: satisfactory settlement.