Cleary Gottlieb partner Shawn Chen has joined HSBC in London as Global Co-General Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement.
Shawn joined Cleary Gottlieb in 2004 after five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. He became a partner in 2008. During his ten years with the firm, Shawn contributed significantly to the growth and success of our litigation and white-collar defense and securities enforcement practices. Shawn has represented clients, including major financial institutions, in litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations covering a wide range of issues relating to securities fraud, insider trading, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-money laundering compliance, and economic sanctions and embargoes.
“Shawn is a skilled litigator and a truly outstanding member of our enforcement team. We are very grateful for his many contributions to the firm. While we will miss him very much, we look forward to his continued success with our client HSBC and share his enthusiasm for this unique opportunity,” said Cleary Gottlieb Managing Partner Mark Leddy.
Shawn assumed his new role at HSBC on February 10, 2014.
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