Noted for its ‘unparalleled reputation in the market’, Norton Rose Fulbright handles a range of mandates across the technology, finance, life sciences, and energy sectors. The team excels in financial crime investigations, cybersecurity breaches, and data incidents, frequently advising on sensitive internal and government investigations, particularly in complex cross-border cases involving bribery, fraud, sanctions violations, modern slavery, and cyber-related mandates. Practice head Wilson Ang advises on strategic governance issues and dispute resolution, including conducting internal investigations on business ethics, modern slavery, human rights and anti-corruption matters in Asia Pacific.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is my go-to team for regulatory and compliance matters, especially if it's a crisis. They have an unparalleled reputation in the market, considering the fact that they are pioneers and have therefore built up a wealth of experience in this field.'

  • ‘Wilson Ang is a pioneer and built this practice from scratch at a time when no other firm had such a dedicated and specialist field.'

  • 'Wilson Ang is extremely meticulous and this is seen in the comprehensive manner of his investigations. Speed is often the name of the game when it comes to crisis management and you know you are in good hands when you have Wilson's team on your side.'

  • 'Jeremy Lua is a rising star and the perfect number two, often rising above high pressure and sensitivity to ensure that the team delivers.'

Key clients

  • SD Guthrie (formerly Sime Darby Plantation Berhad)

Work highlights

  • Advising Sime Darby Plantation, a Malaysian headquartered commodities company, on a matter involving allegations of business human rights and forced labour.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wilson Ang

Other key lawyers

Jeremy Lua, Charis Low