The practice at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advises multinational corporations, banks and high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of white-collar crime matters. The team excels in cross-border disputes, advising on several high-profile investigations and regulatory compliance matters. The firm has also seen growth in ESG-related mandates, including modern slavery and supply chain disruption. ‘A master tactician of the highest grade’, Nick Williams leads the team and is noted for his undertakings in compliance, anti-bribery and anti-corruption disputes throughout the region, alongside his experience in restructuring and insolvency matters. Described by clients as ’a safe pair of hands’, senior associate Khushaal Ved handles international investigations, crisis leadership, litigation, and compliance cases.
Testimonials
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‘Khushaal Ved has an excellent reputation in the investigations space. He is a safe pair of hands and gets the job done.’
‘Very responsive and helpful. Knowledgeable and experienced.’
‘Not just legally competent, but also commercially insightful.'
‘The team is a leading light in the investigations space. With deep experience in fraud and asset recovery, this naturally blends well with their investigations practice which handles complex cross border investigations across the globe. They are technically sound, attentive to detail and are able to achieve results in the most efficient and timely manner. ’
‘Nick Williams is nothing short of brilliant in the investigations space, with an acute sense of where problems may crop up and fixing them before they manifest themselves. A master tactician of the highest grade.’
'Khushaal Ved is a rising star and the future of the practice at Hogan Lovells.'
‘The team at Hogan Lovells is known for its unique blend of legal expertise, industry knowledge, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies. Their key strength lies in their experience and successful track record of advising clients in the blockchain and fintech sectors.'
‘Among the individuals at Hogan Lovells, Khushaal Ved stands out as an outstanding lawyer with exceptional expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations. His in-depth knowledge and experience make him a valuable asset to any project in this sector. Clients appreciate his responsiveness and clear communication style, making the legal process more accessible and transparent.'
Key clients
- Seatrium Limited
- Boston Scientific
- Navis Capital Partners
- ByteDance
- Marubeni Corporation
- Shinhan Securities
- Giift
- Idemitsu Kosan
- AK Jensen
- Wildchain
Work highlights
- Advising Seatrium Limited, a leading Singapore-listed, global marine and offshore engineering group, on a landmark cross-border investigation into the company’s contracts in Brazil.
- Advised Navis Capital Partners on the disposition of B Medical Systems S.à r.l., a Luxembourg- based market leader in temperature-controlled storage and transportation solutions, to Azenta, Inc., a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, particularly by evaluating the risk profile of the sale asset and on the potential sale risks.
- Advised Shinhan Securities, one of Korea’s leading securities brokerage and investment banking house, on various legal strategies to recover its investment in a company that fraudulently claimed to hold shares in WeWork.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Williams