King & Wood Mallesons
Client SatisfactionWith a significant presence in Hong Kong and also able to draw upon vast resources throughout the PRC, King & Wood Mallesons is well-positioned to represent Chinese companies and international entities with a nexus to Greater China across the full spectrum of regulatory, fraud and anti-corruption issues. Barbara Chiu provides guidance on matters related to potential criminal activities by directors or employees of both private and publicly traded companies. She also defends clients against criminal charges, including corruption, misconduct in public office, fraud, and money laundering. Paul Starr co-heads the overarching dispute resolution that houses the white collar offering alongside Chiu.
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Key clients
- Venus Medtech (Hangzhou) Inc.
- Masterwork Group Co., Ltd.
- Hong Kong Competition Commission
Work highlights
- Advising as co-counsel to the Special Committee of Venus Medtech (Hangzhou) Inc.’s (board of directors regarding a regulatory investigation.
- Acting for Shenzhen-listed Masterwork Group Co. in a large scale internal investigation which resulted in commencing Hong Kong court proceedings against its former senior employee and two other Hong Kong companies set up by him.
- Advising Hong Kong Competition Commission in its application to Court against eight respondents which are all major real estate agents in Hong Kong.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Starr, Barbara Chiu