Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that William Hallatt will join the firm’s Hong Kong office.  Hallatt, formerly a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, will continue his financial services regulatory practice.

He will be accompanied by an experienced financial services regulatory team comprised of associates Emily Rumble, Becky Chung and Arnold Pun.  All three were also formerly with Herbert Smith Freehills.

“Will is a terrific addition to the firm,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn.  “He has built a leading cross-Asia practice as a trusted advisor on financial services regulatory issues, and his deep experience, strong relationships and market knowledge will integrate seamlessly with our leading global regulatory enforcement platform.”

“We’re excited that Will is joining our Hong Kong team,” said Kelly S. Austin, Partner in Charge of the Hong Kong Office.  “With Will’s regulatory investigations and advisory expertise, we will offer a market-leading, full-service financial services regulatory offering in the Asia-Pacific region that will closely link to our premier global platform in the U.S. and Europe.  The addition of this team further builds on the expansion of our litigation, investigations, and compliance practices in Asia over the last several years.”