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He also advises global companies on investment-related international risk and the design and implementation of compliance programs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard was a barrister in England and Wales for the first 11 years of practice, focusing on the prosecution and defence of complex business crime and civil asset recovery, before relocating to Hong Kong in 2013. Richard has been recognised in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global and Asia-Pacific\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the category of Corporate Investigations / Anti-Corruption: International since 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024, clients note \"Richard is great, super responsive, fully understands commercial dynamics\u0026nbsp;and what clients are looking to achieve\", and \"Richard is a great communicator, and\u0026nbsp;can distil very complex regulatory matters into manageable and clear advice\".\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;interview, clients describe Richard as \u0026ldquo;a total professional\u0026rdquo; who \u0026ldquo;understands the region well.\u0026rdquo;, and notes that he advises global organisations on a range of compliance mandates including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and trade controls.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients further noted \u0026ldquo;Richard Sharpe receives praise for his ability to handle complex regulatory investigations and is singled out for his expert knowledge of the UK Bribery Act. Sources note that his experience acting in court as a barrister in the UK enables him to \u0026lsquo;appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think\u0026rsquo; and gives him \u0026lsquo;a great edge\u0026rsquo;. 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This was one of the first ever significant hearings in the HKIAC, conducted via Zoom.{{ FIELD }}Acted in ICC arbitration proceedings (seated in New York), and ancillary Hong Kong High Court proceedings in connection with a shareholders’ dispute in Hong Kong, arising from U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Acted for a multinational professional services firm in Hong Kong High Court contempt of court proceedings, arising from a dispute over the enforceability of inter-jurisdictional disclosure obligations.{{ FIELD }}Acted for an international private equity fund in CIETAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Beijing) in connection with claims of fraud arising from the purchase of a business in the PRC (value in excess of USD 250m) (including conducting the advocacy in the High Court of Hong Kong to freeze more than USD 250m Worldwide).{{ FIELD }}Advised on international trade finance fraud claims approaching USD 1bn arising out of a multi-jurisdictional insolvency.{{ FIELD }}Acted for the private equity arm of an international bank in SIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Singapore) in connection with claims of fraud arising from a direct equity investment in an Indian movie company (value in excess of USD 60m).{{ FIELD }}Acted for an international bank in three LCIA arbitration proceedings (seated in London) with a combined value of USD 85m, against a Russian-Mongolian SOE and a Mongolian conglomerate in connection with the bank's investment in one of the World's largest copper mines, and fraud arising from the related structured facilities and security arrangements. Also acted in the connected England and Wales High Court litigation relating to separate facilities worth USD 60m.{{ FIELD }}Extensive advocacy experience of obtaining ancillary relief (in particular Mareva relief) in support of international arbitrations and commercial litigation in Hong Kong.{{ FIELD }}InvestigationsConducted a wide ranging investigation into FCPA and insider trading allegations in the China real estate business of a New York listed, public company.{{ FIELD }}Represented the portfolio company of a US private equity company in the first negotiated settlement with the Hong Kong Competition Commission, for cartelling.{{ FIELD }}Conducted an internal investigation into multi-million US dollar employee fraud in the Hong Kong offices of a SFC and SEC regulated fund.{{ FIELD }}Conducted an audit committee investigation into fraudulent accounting allegations in a global energy services platform in the Middle East, ultimately owned by a New York listed, public company.{{ FIELD }}Acted in a 5 year, wide ranging internal investigation and representation of a Chinese telecommunications company (ZTE) in a significant export controls and economic sanctions investigation by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce (BIS), and Treasury (OFAC). This culminated in the largest ever settlement for an export controls violation (USD 1.2bn).{{ FIELD }}Acted in the representation of the Hong Kong branch of a PRC bank under investigation by the HKMA/ICAC for anti-corruption offences, including being scrambled to the dawn raid on the premises by the ICAC, following which the branch's CEO and 2 other staff members were arrested and prosecuted.{{ FIELD }}Acted in the representation of an international bank under HKMA regulatory investigation into a widespread banking fraud perpetrated by a member of retail staff (who was arrested and prosecuted), as well as conducting the associated litigation (conducted the advocacy in Hong Kong to freeze USD 26m).{{ FIELD }}Acted in a regulatory investigation into the theft by staff of a global re-insurer of commercially sensitive IP from a key rival. The case involved interactions with the HKCIB, the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the ICAC, as well as litigation arising.{{ FIELD }}Acted in an anti-corruption investigation into a MNC's practices in Hong Kong and the PRC, from a FCPA, UKBA, Hong Kong, and PRC law perspective.{{ FIELD }}Acted in the representation of an international bank under investigation by the SFC into financial services misselling.{{ FIELD }}Multiple representations of individuals employed by financial institutions and MNCs under investigation by the ICAC.{{ FIELD }}Defence of financial institution clients criminally prosecuted by Customs and Excise for offences under the Import Ordinance (including conducting Hong Kong Court advocacy) relating to technology imports.{{ FIELD }}Richard Sharpe is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Singapore office and a member of the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations Group.\nRichard assists multinational clients across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region with a variety of business-related criminal matters and cross-border investigations, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, international sanctions, cyber-crime and fraud.\nAn England and Wales barrister, and a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor, Richard’s experience includes representing businesses and individuals under investigation by various international regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.K Serious Fraud Office, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.\nIn addition, Richard has significant experience of conducting complex civil litigation and arbitrations arising from fraud and other criminal misconduct, as well as obtaining supporting ancillary relief. He also advises global companies on investment-related international risk and the design and implementation of compliance programs.\nRichard was a barrister in England and Wales for the first 11 years of practice, focusing on the prosecution and defence of complex business crime and civil asset recovery, before relocating to Hong Kong in 2013. Richard has been recognised in Chambers Global and Asia-Pacific in the category of Corporate Investigations / Anti-Corruption: International since 2020.\nIn Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024, clients note \"Richard is great, super responsive, fully understands commercial dynamics and what clients are looking to achieve\", and \"Richard is a great communicator, and can distil very complex regulatory matters into manageable and clear advice\".\nIn a Chambers Global interview, clients describe Richard as “a total professional” who “understands the region well.”, and notes that he advises global organisations on a range of compliance mandates including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and trade controls.\nClients further noted “Richard Sharpe receives praise for his ability to handle complex regulatory investigations and is singled out for his expert knowledge of the UK Bribery Act. Sources note that his experience acting in court as a barrister in the UK enables him to ‘appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think’ and gives him ‘a great edge’. Clients refer to him as a ‘star performer,’ citing his ‘excellent advice’ and ‘strong work product’ as key strengths.” Clients describe him as a good guy who is making an impact” note: “he knows what he is doing.”\nLegal 500 Hong Kong: “Richard Sharpe is qualified as a barrister in London and solicitor in Hong Kong, giving him a ‘unique perspective to analyze complex regulatory/white-collar issues Partner Richard Sharpe recognised as Litigation Star in Singapore BENCHMARK LITIGATION ASIA PACIFIC 2026 Richard Sharpe – Recommended Lawyer LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, WHITE-COLLAR CRIME - FOREIGN FIRMS, SINGAPORE 2026 Richard Sharpe is a real professional with a keen understanding of his clients' objectives. CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATION / ANTI-CORRUPTION, SINGAPORE 2026 Richard actively works to find compliant solutions that facilitate their deals.  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATION / ANTI-CORRUPTION, SINGAPORE 2026 Richard is a very strong individual who is able to expertly lead you through a matter.  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATION / ANTI-CORRUPTION, SINGAPORE 2026 Richard has a very calm demeanour and is very approachable.  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATION / ANTI-CORRUPTION, SINGAPORE 2026 \"Richard always goes the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with.\" CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2025  \"Richard is incredibly able, approachable and can cut through all the information with such success.\"  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2025  \"Richard is someone you can give a matter to and trust that he'll take expert care of it.\" CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2025  Working with Richard makes complex matters seem easy. He's a rare gem. CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2025  \"Richard is a great communicator and can distil very complex regulatory matters into manageable and clear advice.\"  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2024  \"Richard understands his clients, knows the issues we face in the region and provides timely practical advice.\"  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORA TE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2024  \"Richard is great, super responsive, fully understands commercial dynamics and what clients are looking to achieve.\"  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2024  \"Richard works hand in hand with the legal function and the deal team to achieve the best solution.\"  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS/ANTI-CORRUPTION: INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE 2024  Richard was named as an \"up and coming lawyer\"  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2020, 2021, 2022 AND 2023 Richard is \"a total professional\" who \"understands the region well.\" CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2020  Clients refer to Richard as a 'star performer,' citing his 'excellent advice' and 'strong work product' as key strengths  CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2020  Richard can \"appreciate the nuances of how the prosecutors will think\" giving him \"a great edge.\" CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC 2020  Inns of Court School of Law, UK  Oxford University, UK  England and Wales Hong Kong Arbitration and litigationActed for an international private equity fund in Cayman law governed HKIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Hong Kong), in connection with a claim against a limited partner of the fund for approximately USD 1bn, for breach of confidentiality. This was one of the first ever significant hearings in the HKIAC, conducted via Zoom. Acted in ICC arbitration proceedings (seated in New York), and ancillary Hong Kong High Court proceedings in connection with a shareholders’ dispute in Hong Kong, arising from U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings. Acted for a multinational professional services firm in Hong Kong High Court contempt of court proceedings, arising from a dispute over the enforceability of inter-jurisdictional disclosure obligations. Acted for an international private equity fund in CIETAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Beijing) in connection with claims of fraud arising from the purchase of a business in the PRC (value in excess of USD 250m) (including conducting the advocacy in the High Court of Hong Kong to freeze more than USD 250m Worldwide). Advised on international trade finance fraud claims approaching USD 1bn arising out of a multi-jurisdictional insolvency. Acted for the private equity arm of an international bank in SIAC arbitration proceedings (seated in Singapore) in connection with claims of fraud arising from a direct equity investment in an Indian movie company (value in excess of USD 60m). Acted for an international bank in three LCIA arbitration proceedings (seated in London) with a combined value of USD 85m, against a Russian-Mongolian SOE and a Mongolian conglomerate in connection with the bank's investment in one of the World's largest copper mines, and fraud arising from the related structured facilities and security arrangements. Also acted in the connected England and Wales High Court litigation relating to separate facilities worth USD 60m. Extensive advocacy experience of obtaining ancillary relief (in particular Mareva relief) in support of international arbitrations and commercial litigation in Hong Kong. InvestigationsConducted a wide ranging investigation into FCPA and insider trading allegations in the China real estate business of a New York listed, public company. Represented the portfolio company of a US private equity company in the first negotiated settlement with the Hong Kong Competition Commission, for cartelling. Conducted an internal investigation into multi-million US dollar employee fraud in the Hong Kong offices of a SFC and SEC regulated fund. Conducted an audit committee investigation into fraudulent accounting allegations in a global energy services platform in the Middle East, ultimately owned by a New York listed, public company. Acted in a 5 year, wide ranging internal investigation and representation of a Chinese telecommunications company (ZTE) in a significant export controls and economic sanctions investigation by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce (BIS), and Treasury (OFAC). 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She has assisted clients with their response to and management of hundreds of data security incidents and has represented clients defending against class actions and regulator investigations in some of the largest and most high-profile data security incidents. \nA nationwide top ranked Privacy \u0026amp; Data Security lawyer by Chambers USA, Phyllis’ clients note “Her knowledge and expertise when it comes to ransomware incident response is second to none.” Phyllis is a recognized leader in the industry and consistently named to Cybersecurity Docket’s annual list of “best and brightest Incident Response attorneys,” including the 2023 and 2024 Global Incident Response Top 50. Three-time Law360 MVP, she also has earned recognition as a Daily Report’s “Distinguished Leader,” Atlanta Magazine’s \"Women Making a Mark,\" and as one of Global Data Review’s “Women in Data,” and she is listed in the Best Lawyers of America for her high caliber work in privacy and data security law.\nShe served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for eight years, first for the Northern District of Illinois and then for the Northern District of Georgia, prosecuting high-profile cases such as Eric Rudolph, the Centennial Olympic Park bomber. Phyllis B Sumner Partner Top Ranked Lawyer, Privacy \u0026amp; Data Security Chambers USA, Nationwide (2022) \"Her knowledge and expertise when it comes to ransomware incident response is second to none.\" Chambers USA (2022) Incident Response Top 30 Cybersecurity Docket (2016, 2018-2022) She \"leads a top-notch team with deep experience in the full spectrum of data privacy.. in investigations and lawsuits.\" Legal 500 (2022) Recommended, Cyber Law Legal 500 (2022-2022) Recommended, General Commercial Disputes Legal 500 (2020) Named, Women in Data Global Data Review (2019) Named, Distinguished Leader Daily Report (2017) MVP, Cybersecurity \u0026amp; Privacy  Law360 (2017) MVP, Privacy Law360 (2016) Named, Women Making a Mark  Atlanta Magazine (2016) Super Lawyer Super Lawyers, Georgia (2013-2016) MVP, Healthcare Law360 (2014) Director’s Award, Superior Performance in Trial of former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell  Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (2008) John Marshall Award, Prosecution of Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph Attorney General (2006) Director’s Award, Prosecution of Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (2006) Award, Prosecution of Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph Federal Bureau of Investigation (2006) Honorary Special Agent Award, Trial and Conviction of former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell  Internal Revenue Service (2006) Director’s Award of Recognition, Trial and Conviction of a former Atlanta City Commissioner Federal Bureau of Investigation (2003) Honorary Special Agent Award, Trial and Conviction in a Multimillion Dollar Fraud Case Internal Revenue Service (2003) University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Illinois Supreme Court of Georgia Defending Capital One in 2019 data breach. 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