Independent Hong Kong firm Howse Williams has ‘in-depth understanding and capability in how the banking and financial system operates’, ensuring that it is a popular choice across a range of contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues impacting a myriad banks, brokers and asset managers. The arrival in September 2023 of the ’exceptional’ Jason Chan from Dechert has enhanced the team’s fintech capabilities in the virtual asset space, with Chan particularly active assisting fund managers in obtaining regulatory approval in managing virtual asset funds. Leveraging significant in-house and private practice experience, trilingual team head William Wong provides ‘practical solutions to clients’, including entities and senior individuals, primarily in the context of regulatory enforcement actions.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team has an in-depth understanding and capability in how the banking and financial system operates, particularly for virtual banking practices.’
‘They have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the asset management sector, including product knowledge and design, regulatory requirements and expectations, and industry practices.'
‘William Wong is technically strong and familiar with the issues faced by clients in the financial services sector. He is a very strong tri-lingual communicator, and is able to explain complicated legal concepts in a manner which is easy to digest.'
‘William Wong is knowledgeable, responsive and always provides practical solutions to clients.’
‘Jason Chan is an exceptional lawyer who will go above and beyond for his clients. He is very responsive, supportive and committed to providing excellent services.’
Key clients
- Pioneer Asset Management Limited / Tykhe Capital Group
- Airstar Bank
- Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited
- Haitong International Securities Group Limited
- CMB International Capital Corporation Limited
- ICBC International Holdings Limited
- Pollock Credit Fund
- State Bank of India, Hong Kong Branch
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Wong