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Jieni Ji

Registered Foreign Lawyer

Offices

Hong Kong SAR

Shanghai

Jieni focuses on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, internal investigations, governmental enforcement actions, data protection, complex cross-border commercial litigations, economic sanctions, and AML.

Jieni regularly counsels clients on inquiries and investigations initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).

Jieni is one of the few first U.S.-qualified attorneys in Asia representing global corporations in compliance matters, corporate investigations and cross-border litigations. A native Mandarin speaker with significant international experience, her practice combines an in-depth knowledge of the law with a keen understanding of the latest enforcement trends and business conditions in Asia to provide effective legal and strategic counseling to clients.

She has advised clients on numerous high-profile investigations and litigations of many “firsts,” which received wide media coverage. She has handled hundreds of compliance investigations and conducted over 1,000 interviews across Asia, including Greater China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, India and Indonesia. Jieni also has extensive experience advising many clients on launching and implementing their first comprehensive compliance programs in China and Greater Asia.

In addition to regulatory compliance matters, Jieni has also advised clients on complex U.S. litigations. She has represented many of the most prominent multinational companies and leading Asian companies in various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, energy, financial, industrial and automobile.

Expertise

Experience

Representative matters

  • A leading multinational information and analytics company in a cross-border investigation that has been self-reported to the U.S. and U.K. anti-corruption authorities. 
  • A Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company’s various anti-bribery and anti-corruption investigations in Asia.
  • A leading international business consulting company in a DOJ and SEC investigation on allegations of FCPA violations in China. 
  • A multinational information and analytics company with various compliance and internal investigations related to all of its business units throughout Asia. 
  • A Fortune 200 medical device company on compliance and investigations matters in Asia.
Compliance and FCPA Investigations:
  • A leading multinational information and analytics company in a cross-border investigation that has been self-reported to the U.S. and U.K. anti-corruption authorities.
  • A Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company’s various anti-bribery and anti-corruption investigations in Asia.
  • A leading international business consulting company in a DOJ and SEC investigation on allegations of FCPA violations in China.
  • A multinational information and analytics company with various compliance and internal investigations related to all of its business units throughout Asia.
  • A Fortune 200 medical device company on compliance and investigations matters in Asia.
  • Various global healthcare companies' various anti-bribery investigations.
  • A leading industrial company in conducting compliance and internal investigations in various locations in Asia.
  • A leading U.S. sportswear company in various internal investigations in China.
  • A leading Thailand-based energy company's anti-bribery investigation.
Compliance Due Diligence:
  • Investments in the self-driving car industry in connection with data protection compliance due diligence.
  • A global fast-food giant on compliance due diligence matters in relation to its sale of over 2,000 restaurants in China.
  • U.S. financial services company’s anti-corruption compliance due diligence in relation to its potential mergers and acquisitions in Asia.
  • A U.S. inflight internet provider's anti-corruption compliance and FCPA due diligence in China.
Anti-Corruption, AML and Data Privacy Compliance Counseling:
  • A U.S. biomedical company on FCPA compliance in China.
  • A leading investment fund on data compliance in connection with its portfolio companies’ operations.
  • A French water management company on FCPA compliance and third-party review in China.
  • A U.S. pharmaceutical company on sponsorship, donations and joint program in China.
  • An Italian luxury brand on AML compliance in Asia.
Design of Compliance Program and Policies:
  • A Fortune 100 oil and gas company’s global anti-corruption compliance program and third-party policies.
  • A leading international oil and gas company’s comprehensive compliance program.
  • A Fortune 500 European automobile company with the design of its comprehensive compliance program related to various compliance topics, including anti-corruption, antitrust, export control and third-party management, for its joint venture in China.
  • A French luxury brand's local anti-corruption compliance program.
  • A U.S.-listed Chinese company with the design of its anti-corruption policies.
  • A global insurance company's local compliance policies and procedures.
Compliance Training:
  • Numerous multinational corporations, including a leading financial service provider, a multinational media conglomerate, a European automobile company, an international publisher and an international cosmetic company in connection with compliance training to officers, employees and in-house legal and compliance professionals.
US Litigation and Securities Matters:
  • Audit Committee of one U.S.-listed Chinese company on an internal investigation initiated by short-seller’s allegations.
  • Audit Committee of one U.S.-listed Chinese company on an internal investigation involving allegations of securities fraud.
  • A China-based solar panel manufacturer on a securities class action lawsuit in the U.S.
  • A high-profile drywall manufacturer on a product liability class action lawsuit in the U.S.
Sanctions:
  • A world’s leading energy company on recent US sanctions.
  • A world’s leading telecommunication company on US export controls regime.
Data Protection:
  • A major sovereignty fund’s data compliance due diligence in relation to their investments in the artificial intelligence and autonomous driving sectors.

Pro bono

  • Advised SG Her Empowerment, a Singapore-based independent platform that champions gender equity, on combating cyber violence against women.

Published Work

  • Chen L., Ji J., (2023), “How Companies Can Comply With China's Cybersecurity Rules”, New York City: Law360

Speaking Engagements

  • Presenter, Regulatory Update in Hong Kong and the United States, Shearman & Sterling and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, September 2023
  • Co-presenter, Regulatory update in Hong Kong and the U.S., Shearman & Sterling and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, August 2023
  • Presenter, Introduction of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Thailand Governance, Risk and Compliance Academy, June 2023
  • Co-presenter, Investigations in Asia – China, Shearman & Sterling, November 2020
  • Co-presenter, U.S. Securities Enforcement Trends Under President Biden – Should U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies Get Ready Now?, Shearman & Sterling & KPMG, December 2020
  • Presenter, Global Corporate Ethics, Compliance and Governance, International Law Forum by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, December 2020
  • Presenter, U.S. Sanctions and Export Controls, International Law Forum by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, December 2019
  • Presenter, Navigating Data Protection in Cross-border Investigations, China Legal Big Data Congress, November 2014

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Shanghai Bar Association Special Committee
  • Member, Women's White Collar Defense Association

Qualifications

Admissions

People's Republic of China (non-practicing), 2009 

New York, 2011

Hong Kong (Registered Foreign Lawyer), 2022

Solicitor, England & Wales, 2024

Academic

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, Fudan University, 2009

LL.M., University of Virginia School of Law, 2010

Languages

Mandarin Chinese, Shanghai Chinese
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.