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She represents property owners and developers involved in the acquisition, development, and financing of a broad range of real estate projects, including multifamily buildings, large-scale single-family developments, mixed-income and fully affordable housing, office spaces, medical office facilities, industrial properties, data centers, and other commercial assets.\u0026nbsp; Additionally, Julia advises clients on all aspects of the capital stack: taxable and tax-exempt bond financings, senior, mezzanine and subordinate debt, equity investments, and (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) LIHTC syndications. 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Phase I will be comprised of 188 all-senior, all-affordable units, including a substantial set aside for formerly homeless individuals, with total development costs in excess of $112 million. The complex financing included tax-exempt bonds, four state and city loans, and LIHTC equity from a major investor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented developer in the financing of a groundbreaking, multi-phase mixed-income project near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Phase I will be comprised of 561 residential units, with the entire project anticipated to contain over 1,100 residential units, as well as substantial retail space. Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I\u0026rsquo;s 118 low-income units.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. 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Phase I will be comprised of 188 all-senior, all-affordable units, including a substantial set aside for formerly homeless individuals, with total development costs in excess of $112 million. The complex financing included tax-exempt bonds, four state and city loans, and LIHTC equity from a major investor.{{ FIELD }}Represented developer in the financing of a groundbreaking, multi-phase mixed-income project near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Phase I will be comprised of 561 residential units, with the entire project anticipated to contain over 1,100 residential units, as well as substantial retail space. Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I’s 118 low-income units.{{ FIELD }}Represented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. The project has anticipated total development costs of approximately $300 million and was established with a multi-unit condominium structure to facilitate the project obtaining expected LIHTCs.{{ FIELD }}Represented developer of distinctive real estate properties as financing and development counsel in closing a $175 million bond and construction loan on a project with total development costs of approximately $300 million and a major joint venture equity financing for the development of a 50+-story, 580+-unit residential building in Brooklyn. Additionally represented the owner in securing joint venture partners at various levels of the ownership structure, including major foreign investors contributing substantial equity.{{ FIELD }}Assisted developer of distinctive real estate properties with refinancing a construction loan used to develop a complex in Manhattan. Comprised of three separate condominium regimes, the project contains more than 1,200 residential units (240+ reserved for low-income individuals and families), plus ancillary parking facilities and a large retail eatery. Coordinated the tender of more than $500 million in New York State Housing Finance Agency tax-exempt and taxable bonds and direct purchase of such bonds.{{ FIELD }}Represented residential and commercial real estate acquisition, development and property management firm in closing a $380 million bond and construction loan financing for the development of several structures in Manhattan. The development will contain more than 1,000 residential apartments—200+ reserved for tenants whose household incomes are at or below 60 percent of the New York City Area Median Income, more than 35,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for hundreds of vehicles. The transaction is also structured to facilitate the potential syndication of tax credits. The closing required the negotiation and execution of a sublease of the affordable apartments to preserve various tax benefits.{{ FIELD }}Represented multifaceted real estate company serving the greater New York area in closing a financing transaction for the acquisition and rehabilitation of several multifamily rental properties containing 100% affordable housing in the Bronx. We negotiated a construction loan from the New York City Housing Development Corporation, permanent financing and the issuance of a letter of credit from a multinational banking and financial services holding company. Our team additionally coordinated obtaining the necessary approvals and contract extensions from HUD and the properties' current limited partners, worked with the project's nonprofit purchasing entity and negotiated amended operating documents with the client's low-income housing tax credit investor partner.{{ FIELD }}Represented real estate agent and manager in the development of a nearly 40-story tower in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The riverside luxury high-rise will contain more than 40,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 600 total residential apartments and condominium units.{{ FIELD }}Represented New York City luxury real estate developer in financing and developing a multifamily project in Long Island City. The project, one of the largest apartment projects in Queens, is expected to contain more than 950 residential apartment units in two towers (20% set aside for affordable housing and additional units set aside for workforce housing), more than 15,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for more than 65 vehicles. The transaction is structured to facilitate the generation and potential syndication of tax credits.{{ FIELD }}Represented developer in obtaining $539 million in construction financing from the New York State Housing Finance Agency for a residential tower project that will offer more than 900 apartments at market rates and more than 230 units of affordable housing.{{ FIELD }}Represent national residential real estate developer in closing a $95 million bond financing transaction. The client plans to build a mixed-use building containing more than 320 residential apartments and ancillary commercial space and parking, reserving 20 percent of the apartments for low- and moderate-income households in a popular area of Washington, DC. Total development costs are estimated at $140 million.{{ FIELD }}Julia Schmidt specializes in owner-side real estate transactions, with substantial experience in borrower-side real estate finance. She represents property owners and developers involved in the acquisition, development, and financing of a broad range of real estate projects, including multifamily buildings, large-scale single-family developments, mixed-income and fully affordable housing, office spaces, medical office facilities, industrial properties, data centers, and other commercial assets.  Additionally, Julia advises clients on all aspects of the capital stack: taxable and tax-exempt bond financings, senior, mezzanine and subordinate debt, equity investments, and (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) LIHTC syndications. \nJulia represents property owners and developers on the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, from acquisitions and leasing to construction and development to disposition, along with debt and equity financing for each stage.  Additionally, Julia frequently manages workouts, foreclosures and restructurings and public-private partnerships, overseeing complex, high-profile multiparty transactions from inception to closing.  Clients count on her to find practical paths through varied markets and deliver business-focused solutions that advance their objectives and get deals done.  Her extensive network -- including banks, private credit and equity providers, property owners, governmental agencies, agency lenders, and tax credit investors -- enables her to bring the right parties together and deliver effective counsel in sophisticated situations.Julia has represented numerous owners of mixed-use properties, structuring and closing intricate debt and equity financing arrangements alongside housing finance agencies and public authorities to facilitate the creation of thousands of new affordable housing units.  Among her notable achievements are closing one of the nation’s largest HUD affordable housing transactions, securing financing for the development of one of New York City’s most significant residential buildings, valued at over $1 billion, obtaining financing for billions of dollars of data center campus development throughout the eastern U.S. and coordinating financing for the acquisition a $1.6 billion multifamily portfolio.Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Julia helps her clients navigate the intersection of private development and public policy as well as the overall dynamics that shape complex real estate transactions.  She is equally effective advising entrepreneurial developers on single-asset transactions and institutional clients on portfolio-level strategies, and she brings a collaborative, deal-oriented approach that has earned the trust of repeat clients across market cycles. Partner Named a Law360 Real Estate Editorial Board Member Law360, 2025 - 2026 Named one of Washington, D.C.'s \"Best Lawyers in America\" Real Estate Law, 2026 Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys  American College of Mortgage Attorneys Williams College  Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Virginia American Bar Association Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) Network National Housing \u0026amp; Rehabilitation Association (NH\u0026amp;RA) American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) Represented Douglaston Development, through a joint venture with Kinwood Partners, in connection with its selection by the New York City Economic Development Corporation to redevelop Gansevoort Square in Manhattan into a major mixed-income residential, cultural, and community-focused development (transaction value not publicly disclosed). Represented a confidential client in the formation of a joint venture with a syndicate of Korean institutional investors for the development and operation of large-scale data center facilities in Virginia, with total transaction value exceeding $260 million. Represented a confidential institutional real estate investor in connection with a $299 million construction loan to finance the development of a 744,000-square-foot, two-building data center campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. Represented Douglaston Development in a multifaceted New York City real estate transaction involving the acquisition of development sites and a tiered capital stack, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $392.5 million, for the development of mixed-use and luxury residential projects. Represented a confidential real estate sponsor in a $450 million refinancing with Ares Management of a nearly complete 834-unit, mixed-income, waterfront multifamily development in Brooklyn, New York. Represented a confidential data center owner and developer in connection with a $525 million construction loan for the expansion and improvement of data center campuses in North Carolina and Illinois. Represented a confidential, publicly traded client in multiple construction financings totaling over $700 million for the development of a multi-building data center campus in Manassas, Virginia, including the VA-6 and VA-7 facilities. Represented Cortland Partners in its $1.6 billion acquisition of a 19-asset multifamily portfolio from Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME), including advising on acquisition structuring, co-investment capital, and acquisition and agency loan financing. Represented developer of affordable, mixed-income and market rate projects in the ground leasing of multiple parcels in the Bronx, on which the developer will construct hundreds of affordable and moderate-income residential units, as well as a FRESH grocery store. Phase I will be comprised of 188 all-senior, all-affordable units, including a substantial set aside for formerly homeless individuals, with total development costs in excess of $112 million. The complex financing included tax-exempt bonds, four state and city loans, and LIHTC equity from a major investor. Represented developer in the financing of a groundbreaking, multi-phase mixed-income project near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Phase I will be comprised of 561 residential units, with the entire project anticipated to contain over 1,100 residential units, as well as substantial retail space. Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I’s 118 low-income units. Represented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. The project has anticipated total development costs of approximately $300 million and was established with a multi-unit condominium structure to facilitate the project obtaining expected LIHTCs. Represented developer of distinctive real estate properties as financing and development counsel in closing a $175 million bond and construction loan on a project with total development costs of approximately $300 million and a major joint venture equity financing for the development of a 50+-story, 580+-unit residential building in Brooklyn. Additionally represented the owner in securing joint venture partners at various levels of the ownership structure, including major foreign investors contributing substantial equity. Assisted developer of distinctive real estate properties with refinancing a construction loan used to develop a complex in Manhattan. Comprised of three separate condominium regimes, the project contains more than 1,200 residential units (240+ reserved for low-income individuals and families), plus ancillary parking facilities and a large retail eatery. Coordinated the tender of more than $500 million in New York State Housing Finance Agency tax-exempt and taxable bonds and direct purchase of such bonds. Represented residential and commercial real estate acquisition, development and property management firm in closing a $380 million bond and construction loan financing for the development of several structures in Manhattan. The development will contain more than 1,000 residential apartments—200+ reserved for tenants whose household incomes are at or below 60 percent of the New York City Area Median Income, more than 35,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for hundreds of vehicles. The transaction is also structured to facilitate the potential syndication of tax credits. The closing required the negotiation and execution of a sublease of the affordable apartments to preserve various tax benefits. Represented multifaceted real estate company serving the greater New York area in closing a financing transaction for the acquisition and rehabilitation of several multifamily rental properties containing 100% affordable housing in the Bronx. We negotiated a construction loan from the New York City Housing Development Corporation, permanent financing and the issuance of a letter of credit from a multinational banking and financial services holding company. 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She frequently partners with clients at the outset of a matter to develop and implement all-inclusive exit strategies for large-scale bet-the-company litigation. 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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 - White-Collar Crime Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Singapore, 2026 \"Richard Sharpe is a real professional with a keen understanding of his clients' objectives.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 Richard actively works to find compliant solutions that facilitate their deals. - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 Richard is a very strong individual who is able to expertly lead you through a matter. - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 Richard has a very calm demeanour and is very approachable. - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, Singapore, 2026 \"Richard always goes the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 \"Richard can cut through all the information with such success.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 \"Richard is someone you can give a matter to and trust that he'll take expert care of it.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 “Working with Richard makes complex matters seem easy.” -  Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2025 \"Richard can distil complex matters into manageable and clear advice.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 \"Richard knows the issues we face in the region and provides practical advice.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 \"Richard fully understands what clients are looking to achieve.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption Chambers Asia-Pacific, International, Singapore, 2024 \"Richard works with the deal team to achieve the best solution.\" - Corporate Investigation / Anti-Corruption  Chambers Asia-Pacific, 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). This culminated in the largest ever settlement for an export controls violation (USD 1.2bn). 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. 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). 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. 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. Acted in the representation of an international bank under investigation by the SFC into financial services misselling. Multiple representations of individuals employed by financial institutions and MNCs under investigation by the ICAC. 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.","searchable_name":"Richard Sharpe","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}