Wilson Sonsini Strengthens Hong Kong Bench with Antitrust and National Security Partner
Event summary
- Jocelyn Chow joins Wilson Sonsini as a partner in its Hong Kong office, focusing on national security and antitrust practices.
- Chow brings expertise in compliance counseling, internal investigations, and government-led enforcement matters.
- She previously served as Asia head of competition, trade, and foreign investment at another international firm.
- Chow has advised the Hong Kong Competition Commission on priority enforcement and investigation matters.
- She is recognized by multiple legal rankings, including Chambers and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
The big picture
Wilson Sonsini’s addition of Jocelyn Chow underscores the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its regulatory and compliance capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. This move comes as multinational corporations face increasingly complex antitrust and national security challenges, particularly in the Greater China markets. The hire positions Wilson Sonsini to better serve clients operating in sectors such as defense, life sciences, and technology, where regulatory scrutiny is heightened.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Complexity
- How Wilson Sonsini will leverage Chow’s expertise to navigate evolving regulatory environments in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Market Positioning
- Whether the firm can sustain its growth in the Greater China markets amid increasing geopolitical tensions.
- Client Demand
- The pace at which multinational corporations seek advice on antitrust and national security matters in Hong Kong.
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