Securities & Market Misconduct

YTL LLP provides a level of technical depth and strategic foresight in securities litigation that reflects the high standards of global dispute resolution leaders. In an environment characterized by rigorous oversight from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), we deliver the sophisticated counsel required by those navigating complex enforcement actions.

Our team is composed of practitioners who have handled some of the most sensitive market misconduct matters in the region.  With a core team possessing an average of over 15 years of experience, including former general counsel of an international investment bank, we offer the perspective necessary to protect the interests of international organizations and senior executives. We serve as a discreet and formidable partner for legal teams requiring immediate, “on-the-ground” expertise within Hong Kong’s intricate regulatory framework.

Our Expertise

We provide authoritative representation across the full spectrum of securities and market misconduct matters:

• SFC & HKEX Defense: Representing clients in investigations and disciplinary proceedings involving insider trading, market manipulation, and disclosure failures.
• White-Collar Advocacy: Strategizing responses to inquiries from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Commercial Crime Bureau (CCB).
• Internal Investigations: Executing sensitive, privileged investigations into potential misconduct and managing whistleblower responses with absolute confidentiality.
• Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) Representation: Defending corporations and directors in high-profile proceedings related to market misconduct.
• Civil Securities Litigation: Handling complex court proceedings involving breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and shareholder disputes.