Compliance and Enforcement during COVID-19: Expectations and Impact on Corporate Compliance Programs and Investigations

The ACC Hong Kong Board of Directors invites you to the following presentation, hosted by Ropes & Gray.

Featuring Geoffrey Atkins and Andrew Dale, Litigation & Enforcement partners of Ropes & Gray, this webinar will focus on:

• How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way companies approach compliance and legal risk in the Asia region
• Prioritizing where to devote resources in light of the pandemic
• The enforcement and regulatory landscape
• Their experience dealing with such issues for clients

In-house teams continue to face existing and new challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. You will learn about the latest developments of compliance that help mitigate and prioritize legal risks for your businesses.

SPEAKERS: 

Geoffrey Atkins is a partner in the litigation and enforcement practice group at Ropes & Gray in Hong Kong. Geoff advises public companies, fund sponsors, and financial services clients in the United States and throughout Asia in connection with civil and criminal government enforcement matters before the SEC, DOJ, and other state and foreign regulators, and in connection with complex securities and commercial disputes. In addition, Geoff regularly advises corporate management and directors conducting internal investigations, evaluating sensitive governance issues, and establishing regulatory compliance programs.

Andrew Dale is a partner in Ropes & Gray’s Hong Kong office and a member of the firm’s litigation and enforcement practice. He has almost 20 years’ experience in Asia, representing U.S.-based and international corporations in arbitration, compliance matters, corporate investigations and litigation. Andrew combines the perspectives of a seasoned litigator and an experienced investigations attorney to identify and mitigate potential corruption-related and other compliance issues. He looks to take an innovative approach to his matters, leveraging technology, applying behavioral sciences research and striving to find creative solutions.