Simmons & Simmons has appointed Kenneth Hui as Head of Hong Kong Regulatory, Greater China, effective July 2, 2024. With over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, his addition marks a strategic enhancement of Simmons’ regulation advisory services in the Asia Pacific and Greater China region.
Kenneth’s expertise spans a wide range of financial services regulatory issues, including fintech, digital assets and transaction structuring. His extensive background includes advisory roles for international and regional banks, broker dealers, non-bank lenders, payment companies, financial sponsors, asset managers and fintech companies.
Based in the firm’s Hong Kong office, Kenneth will be working in the firm’s growing Asia financial markets practice. He joins from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he served as counsel in their financial services regulatory group, and brings close ties with industry bodies, such as the Asia Securities & Industry Financial Markets Association.
“Kenneth’s deep knowledge of financial regulations and emerging technologies will significantly bolster our capabilities in Hong Kong. His expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital assets, particularly within the context of Hong Kong law, positions us to offer unparalleled service and regulatory advice to our clients,” says Jason Valoti, partner in Simmons’ Financial Markets group in Singapore.
Kenneth Hui comments, “Joining Simmons offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the firm’s renowned expertise in financial services regulation. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help our clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape and capitalise on the opportunities in the digital assets and fintech sectors, delivering the outstanding quality of service the firm is already known for in Hong Kong and beyond.”
