Winning plaudits for its work on transformational work across key areas including blockchain, smart contracts, tokenisation, stablecoins and insurtech, Clifford Chance LLP is a popular choice for major tech companies, financial institutions, and fintechs ranging exchange platforms to e-wallet service providers. Kelly Gregory and Rocky Mui share leadership duties, with the latter well versed in mandates involving emerging asset classes such as tokenisation, stablecoins and digital infrastructure. Ling Ho is at the forefront of technology-related IP matters, while Brian Harley is a trusted counsel for technology-driven transactional work.

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Key clients

  • Tencent
  • Goldman Sachs
  • HSBC
  • JF Wealth

Work highlights

  • Advised Tencent as lead investor in the Series B fund raising round of Flip, Indonesia's leading consumer payments platform.
  • Advised Tencent on its minority investment in Previse Limited through the subscription of Series B preferred shares.
  • Advised Goldman Sachs and HSBC as joint sponsors on the dual primary listing of OneConnect on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Clifford Chance
Rocky Mui focuses on transactional funds and regulatory advisory practice. He specialises in fund establishment, authorisation of funds, licensing and regulatory advice, PRC investment programs (QFI/Stock Connect/Bond Connect/CIBM Direct Access), cross-border mergers & acquisitions and general corporate related work. Rocky also focuses on Tech / Fintech and has developed expertise in cryptocurrency/blockchain related matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kelly Gregory, Rocky Mui

Other key lawyers

Ling Ho, Brian Harley