Mark Johnson is a partner in the firm’s Hong Kong office and a member of the International Dispute Resolution Group. His practice focuses on white collar/regulatory defense matters, cybersecurity matters and commercial litigation in Hong Kong and across Asia.For more than 25 years in the region, Mr. Johnson has built a successful practice advising on shareholders’ and directors’ disputes, internal and regulatory investigations, commercial litigation and inquiries from a range of regulatory bodies, both in Asia and elsewhere. These include matters involving the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Much of his work is in the financial services and private wealth sectors.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's main focus in the regulatory space is on defence work for financial services clients, as well as for senior executives, who are subject to regulatory investigations and private litigation. Mark Johnson has substantial experience and familiarity with regulatory investigations, including mis-selling, insider trading, and market manipulation probes by the SFC and HKMA. Johnson also represents Hong Kong publicly-listed companies in internal investigations and regulatory scrutiny by bodies including the ICAC and the HKSE. Gareth Hughes co-heads the team alongside Johnson and is also a core member of the team.
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