White Collar Litigation and Government Investigations

Businesses face significant regulatory scrutiny and white collar risk in Hong Kong’s and the Asia-Pacific region’s complex legal and regulatory landscape. Our white collar litigation and government investigations team helps clients navigate regulatory, criminal, and civil challenges in Hong Kong, making the difference between continued success and catastrophic consequences when regulatory risks materialize.

Landmark SFC Settlement: The Combest Holdings Case
Landmark SFC Settlement: The Combest Holdings Case 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

On 2 June 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) announced a landmark Court decision requiring former senior executives of Combest Holdings Limited (“Combest”) to pay HK$192 million in compensation…
  • Julie Chan

Need to Freeze Assets in the Mainland? More HK Arbitral Institutions Now Covered Under Cross-Border Relief Arrangement
Need to Freeze Assets in the Mainland? More HK Arbitral Institutions Now Covered Under Cross-Border Relief Arrangement 1400 788 Julie Chan

In cross-border arbitration, timing is everything — especially when there’s a risk that assets might vanish before a final award is handed down. Interim measures, such as injunctions or preservation…

Enforcement Update: Landmark Market Manipulation Criminal Trial
Enforcement Update: Landmark Market Manipulation Criminal Trial 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
3 convicted for market manipulation marking heaviest jail terms post-SFO enactment. More about how this Syndicate’s complex scheme led to HK$124M in profits.

Hong Kong Judiciary Revolutionising Court Proceedings With Historic Live Stream
Hong Kong Judiciary Revolutionising Court Proceedings With Historic Live Stream 1400 788 Nigel Binnersley
Curious about what happens in a court hearing? Now you can watch live broadcasts of selective proceedings in Hong Kong courts.   
Perline Ko - of Counsel

Hauzen Continues Growth With Key Strategic Hire
Hauzen Continues Growth With Key Strategic Hire 600 600 Hauzen LLP
Hauzen LLP is pleased to announce that Perline Ko has joined the firm, further boosting its financial regulations capabilities.

New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon
New Reciprocal Enforcement for Mainland & Hong Kong Effective Soon 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
Once in effect, a new cross-border enforcement regime would significantly expand scope of reciprocal enforcement and streamline judgment registration procedure.

Court of Appeal Reaffirms Constitutionality of Letters of No Consent
Court of Appeal Reaffirms Constitutionality of Letters of No Consent 1401 786 Kelly Ho
With the CA’s assurance, victims of online fraud can now benefit from the LNC Regime at ease.

Fraud Exception in Summary Judgments Abolished
Fraud Exception in Summary Judgments Abolished 1401 786 Kelly Ho
Victims of fraud can soon seek recourse at an early stage of legal proceedings without lengthy trials and unnecessary legal costs.

Hong Kong & Mainland China Sign Supplemental Arrangement for Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
Hong Kong & Mainland China Sign Supplemental Arrangement for Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
November 2020, Hong Kong and Mainland China signed the Supplemental Arrangement Concerning Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards to make several amendments

Bloomberg: Hong Kong Sanctions Could Threaten Banks
Bloomberg: Hong Kong Sanctions Could Threaten Banks 1288 682 Hauzen LLP

Josephine Chung, director and founder of CompliancePlus Consulting, discusses how western banks are walking a tight rope when it comes to their operations and obligations in Hong Kong. She speaks…

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