Shaun Wu

Investigations and Enforcement

A multinational technology corporation in internal investigations in Asia in connection with allegations of misconduct and post-settlement enhancements of its compliance program
A U.S. multinational healthcare corporation in internal investigations in China, Korea, Japan and India in connection with allegedly falsified records and unauthorized payments
A venture capital investment firm with portfolio investments across Asia in internal investigations in Southeast Asia in connection with allegedly improper third-party payments
The audit committee of the board of directors of a U.S. public-listed Asian financial technology platform in an internal investigation into allegations of financial irregularities
The independent committee of the board of directors of a U.S. public-listed Asian technology corporation in an internal investigation into allegations of fraudulent practices

Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption
Chambers Global, Greater China & Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Chambers Global, Greater China & Asia-Pacific
Regulatory/Compliance: Foreign Firms
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Foreign Firms
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
Winner of “Lawyer of the Year” for Regulatory & Compliance
China Law & Practice Awards
“Rising Star of the Year” for Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
China Law & Practice Awards
The A-List: Growth Drivers (International)
China Business Law Journal
Investigations: Future Leaders, Lexology Index and
Global Investigations Review
White Collar Crime, Corporate Crime & Regulatory Investigations Lawyers
Doyle’s Guide
Shortlist for “Innovative Practitioner of the Year,”
FT Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards
Shortlist for “Disputes Star of the Year,”
Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards
Shortlist for “Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year,”
Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Awards
Shortlist for “International Trade Lawyer of the Year,”
The Asia Legal Awards

"Amended Law Expands Arbitration Options for Businesses Operating in China," Lexology, Co-author
November 2025
"Keep Calm and Carry On: Thoughts on Recent Orders on FCPA Enforcement," Lexology, Co-author
February 2025
"Best Practices For Companies Navigating US-China Investigations," Law360, Co-author
October 2023
"China Enhances Scrutiny for Cross-Border Data Transfer that would Impact Multinational Companies," Lexology, Co-author
July 2022
"The End of the China Initiative and the Future of U.S. Enforcement against Chinese Companies," Lexology, Co-author
May 2022
"Looking Back on the Supplemental Arrangement on Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards," Lexology, Co-author
April 2022
"Continued Development of Data Security and Protection in China – All You Need to Know about China’s Latest Data Implementation Rules and the New Data Guidance for the Automotive Industry," Lexology, Co-author
December 2021
"China’s New Personal Information Protection Law and Other New Data Concerns," Lexology, Co-author
September 2021
"Local Compliance Code: The China Pharmaceutical Industry Association (CPIA) Sets Its Compliance Management Standards," Lexology, Co-author
September 2021
"Applications for Interim Measures in Mainland China: Advantages of Arbitrating in Hong Kong," Lexology, Co-author
August 2021
"What Remedies Are Available to Life Sciences Companies if Their IP Rights Are Exploited During the Global Pandemic?" Lexology, Co-author
July 2021
"China Enacts Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law," Lexology, Co-author
June 2021
"A Very Useful Toolkit for Corruption Risk Assessment — SMEs Operating in South East Asia (and Beyond)," Lexology, Co-author
April 2021
"Don’t Expect U.S. Enforcement Against Chinese Companies to Ease Under Biden," Bloomberg Law, Co-author
December 2020
"Recent Trends and Challenges on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Responsible Business Conduct in Southeast Asia," Lexology, Co-author
December 2020
"China Enacts Regulations on Unreliable Entity List," Lexology, Co-author
September 2020
"Mitigating Increased Enforcement Risks by U.S. Regulators on Chinese, Non-U.S. Companies," Bloomberg Law, Co-author
August 2020
"State and Commerce Departments Take New Action on 24 Chinese Companies," Lexology, Co-author
August 2020
"Commerce Simplifies but Expands the Foreign Direct Product Rule for Huawei," Lexology, Co-author
August 2020
"U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Final Rule Suspending Certain Preferential License Exceptions for Hong Kong," Lexology, Co-author
August 2020
"U.S. Corporate Regulation Increases Amidst U.S–China Tensions," Lexology, Co-author
July 2020
"CFIUS Extends its Reach to Order the Termination of Ekso Bionics’ Role in Joint Venture in China," Lexology, Co-author
June 2020
"Why Anti-Bribery Enforcement Scrutiny in China is Here to Stay," Global Investigations Review, Co-author
May 2020
"U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Further Restrictions Directed at Huawei," Lexology, Co-author
May 2020
"COVID-19 Client Alert Series: COVID-19 Guidance on Civil Cases in China from the Supreme People’s Court," LexisNexis Practical Guidance, Co-author
May 2020
"Managing Multijurisdictional Investigations Involving China," China Business Law Journal, Author
March 2020
"Corruption & Bribery: How MNCs Should Navigate the Risks," Asian Legal Business: Guide to the Belt and Road Initiative, Co-author
November 2018
"Cleaning House: As China Takes a Firm Stand on Commercial Bribery, Here’s What MNCs Need to Know," AmCham Shanghai Insight Magazine, Co-author
July 2018
"Clampdown on Multinationals in China Continues," Corporate Counsel, Co-author
November 2016
Author, "Trouble ahead for China’s joint ventures," FinanceAsia, Co-author
November 2016
"Get Ready for Disputes As US-China Deals Multiply," Law360, Co-author
June 2016
Author, "Domestic Parties Need to Prepare for Outbound Joint Venture Disputes," China Business Law Journal, Co-author
April 2016
"Offshore Chinese Structures in Dispute," International Financial Law Review, Co-author
May 2015
"China Outbound Investment Guide: Offshore," China Law and Practice, Co-author
April 2015
"Dispute Resolution Expert" Lexis Practical Guidance Asia Dispute Resolution, LexisNexis, Co-author
2014
"Arbitration Expert" Lexis PSL UK Arbitration, LexisNexis, Co-author
2014
"HKIAC Rules: What the New HKIAC Rules Mean for China-Related Arbitration," China Law and Practice, Vol. 27, No. 4 Author July/
August 2013
"Arbitration in Hong Kong and China: Recent Developments and Considerations for Asian Parties," Korean Arbitration Review, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB), 3rd Edition, Author
2013
"CIETAC Rules 2012: CIETAC Goes Global," China Law and Practice, Vol. 26, No. 3, Author
April 2012
"International Arbitration for Chinese-Foreign Disputes: Emerging Choices in 2012," American Bar Association International Law News, Vol. 41, No. 2, Author
2012
"Enforcement of an Award Rendered Following Arb-Med Proceedings," Mealey’s International Arbitration Report, Vol. 27, No. 1, Author
January 2012

"Authoritative Interpretation to New Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Guidelines," 18th Asia Compliance Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
November 2025
"Fraud Risks in Southeast Asia and the Importance of Using AI and Machine Learning to Mitigate Third Party Risks," 18th Asia Compliance Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
November 2025

"Navigating the Future: Key Trends and Strategies for Investigations and Compliance in the Asia-Pacific Region," 15th Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Compliance Asia Pacific Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
December 2024
"How Multinational Corporations in Asia Manage Risks from Investigations and Disputes," 16th Asia Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
November 2024
"What Multinational Companies in Asia Can Do to Manage Global Enforcement Risks and Strengthen Compliance," 10th Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Compliance Greater Bay Area Summit, China, Speaker
October 2023
"Navigating High-Stakes U.S. Investigations: an Asian Company’s Perspective," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
July 2023
"Mitigating Risk in Cross-Border Transactions Using International Arbitration," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
June 2023
"U.S. DOJ’s Criminal Investigations and Prosecutions of Non-U.S. Companies: What You Need to Know," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
April 2023
"Recent Enforcement Trends: U.S. DOJ’s Corporate Enforcement Policies Impacting China and Asia," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
October 2022
"2022 Outlook: Sanctions and Export Control," Paul Hastings, Protiviti & Dow Jones, Webinar, Speaker
March 2022
"Getting SPACs Right: How to Build Investor Trust While Mitigating Litigation Risk," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
July 2021
"Preparing for a Cross-Border Government Audit or Investigation in 2021," Practicing Law Institute Cross-Border Law Program, Speaker
May 2021
"What to Expect in 2021: Key Issues that Asia Companies with Shares Traded in the U.S. Need to Know About New SEC Enforcement Actions under Biden Administration," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker March/
April 2021
"Recent Trends and Challenges on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Responsible Business Conduct in Southeast Asia," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
March 2021
"Use and Abuse of State Funding in the Covid-19 Era," Inter-Pacific Bar Association Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law Committee, Speaker
March 2021
"New Administration, New Impact in a Metamorphosed World," MIT Club of Southern California, Speaker
March 2021
"What to Expect in 2021: The U.S.-China National Security and Trade Relationship Under the Biden Administration," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
February 2021
"U.S.–Asia Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Trends," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
January 2021
"Anti-Money Laundering Summit: A Year in Review," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
September 2020
"Potential Impact of Recent Executive Orders on Chinese Investments and Business in the United States," New York City Bar Association, Webinar, Speaker
September 2020
"The Challenge of Regulating U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies," China Law & Practice, Podcast, Speaker
August 2020
"Compliance and Enforcement Risks Between East and West in 2020," Paul Hastings, Webinar, Speaker
July 2020
"Asia-Pacific Investigations and Monitorships — Multilateral Development Bank Administrative Sanctions," Paul Hastings & Guidepost Solutions, Webinar, Speaker
April 2020
"Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning on Anti-Corruption Compliance," China International Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit, Shanghai, Speaker
November 2019
"Whistleblower Claims in Financial Services Companies: A Global Challenge," International Bar Association Annual Conference, Seoul, Speaker
September 2019
"Corporate Integrity and Compliance," World Bank–PRC National Commission of Supervision–CCDI Seminar on Business Integrity and Compliance for the Belt and Road, Beijing, Speaker
July 2019
"Managing Investigations for Anti-Bribery and Corruption Risks," Asian Legal Business 15th Shanghai In-House Legal Summit, Shanghai, Speaker
June 2019
"China’s Belt and Road Initiative — How to Navigate New Business Opportunities," New York City Bar Association, New York City, Speaker
June 2019
"Cross-Border Ethical Issues in Government Audits and Investigations," Practicing Law Institute Cross-Border Employment Law Program, New York City, Speaker
June 2019
"China — What Every Multinational Should Know About the Revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law, New National Supervision and Cyber Laws," C5 Anti-Corruption, Switzerland, Speaker
April 2019
"Internal Investigations in China: Managing Risks for Multinational Corporations," Kluwer China 4th International Arbitration, Regulatory and Competition Law Summit, Shanghai, Speaker
March 2019
"China — Global Regulatory & Enforcement Update Seminar," ACI 35th International Conference on the FCPA, Washington DC, Speaker
November 2018
"Updates to Dispute Resolution in China," Asialaw and Benchmark Litigation 5th Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
September 2018
"How to Respond to the Most Stringent Investigation — Case Study on Chinese Government Joint Enforcement," ACI 11th China Forum on Anti-Corruption, Shanghai, Speaker
June 2018
"Understanding and Managing Internal Investigations in China," China: Annual International Arbitration, Compliance & Competition Law Summit, Shanghai, Speaker
April 2018
"eDiscovery Challenges in China," Tsinghua University School of Law, Beijing, Speaker
March 2018
"Conducting Investigations and Cooperation," World Bank–SASAC–CCDI Integrity Compliance Management Workshop for Chinese Enterprises in Belt & Road Countries, Beijing, Speaker
January 2018
"Internal Investigation and Regulatory Issues for Multinational Corporations in China and the Asia-Pacific," Duxes 10th China Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit, Shanghai, Speaker
October 2017
"Key Trends and Updates: Dispute Resolution in China," Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
September 2017
"International Cooperation to Fight Corruption," World Bank–PRC MOS–CCDI Forum on Strengthening International Cooperation for a Clean Belt and Road, Beijing, Speaker
September 2017
"Compliance Officers Think Tank: How to Implement Effective Metrics for your Industry and Sector," 10th China Forum On Anti-Corruption, Shanghai, Speaker
June 2017
"How to Build a Compliance System and to Prevent Corruption in a Medium Company With Global Challenges" and "How to Empower Compliance Officers and Work Effectively with Foreign HQ," Duxes Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit, Beijing, Speaker
June 2017
"Anti-corruption in China," Asialaw Asia-Pacific In-House Counsel Summit 2017, Hong Kong, Speaker
May 2017
"Best practices in resolving Asian M&A disputes," IFLR Asia M&A Forum, Hong Kong, Speaker
March 2017
"Managing the Arbitration Process — In-House Counsels and Experts Give Their Views," China: Annual International Arbitration Summit, Beijing, Speaker
November 2016
"Internal Investigations for MNCs in China," InnoXcell Annual Symposium, Shanghai, Speaker
October 2016
"The Cost of Doing Business: Understanding and Avoiding the Hazards of Internal Investigations in Asia," Association of Corporate Counsel, Webinar, Speaker
October 2016
"Key Trends and Updates in Managing Cross-Border Disputes," Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
September 2016
"Advising In-House Counsel in Outbound Disputes," China: 2nd Annual International Arbitration Summit, Shanghai, Speaker
July 2016
"How to Keep a Functional Relationship between Compliance and Business," 8th Anti-Corruption Compliance in China Summit, Beijing, Speaker
May 2016
"Tech M&A: Key Issues in Today’s Convergence-Driven TMT Market," 11th Annual IFLR Asia M&A Forum, Hong Kong, Speaker
March 2016
"China-U.S. Outbound Joint Ventures — Strategies for Dispute Resolution," U.S.-China Legal Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
February 2016
"Outbound Joint Venture and China-Related Disputes," Korea: 4th Annual International Arbitration Summit, Seoul, Speaker
November 2015
"Managing the Arbitration Process — From In-House Counsel Perspective," Korea: Annual International Arbitration Summit, Seoul, Speaker
November 2015
"China — Individual and Corporate Liability Risks: Status Report on Enforcement of Chinese Pricing, Competition and Anti-Corruption Laws," 32nd International Conference on the FCPA — Global Anti-Corruption Regulatory and Enforcement Update, Washington D.C., Speaker
November 2015
"Strategies for Success: Managing Cross-Border Disputes," Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
September 2015
"Outbound Arbitration and Offshore Asset Recovery," Hong Kong: Annual International Arbitration Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
April 2015
"Multi-Jurisdictional Disputes," InnoXcell Asia Symposium, Hong Kong, Speaker
April 2015
"Guarding Against Financial Crimes: Lessons Learned from the Qingdao Metal Scam," The International Transaction Banking Convention, The Asian Banker Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
April 2015
"Outbound Arbitration and Offshore Asset Recovery," Korea: Annual International Arbitration Summit, Seoul, Speaker
November 2014
"Changes and Challenges: Main Issues of Recent Arbitration Regimes in Korea and Asia-Pacific," Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Speaker
November 2014
"Enforcement: Ensuring that You Get the Money You’re Owed," Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Summit, Hong Kong, Speaker
September 2014
"Monetizing Large Judgments and Arbitration Awards," The Association of Corporate Counsel, Webinar, Speaker
April 2014

Anti-Corruption & FCPA

Complex Litigation

Compliance & Regulatory Counseling

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Economic Sanctions, Export Controls & National Security

International Arbitration

Investigations & White Collar Defense

National Security Regulation & Investigations

SEC Enforcement Defense & Regulatory Counseling

Financial Services

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REPRESENTATIONS

RECOGNITIONS

Chambers Global, Greater China & Asia-Pacific

Chambers Global, Greater China & Asia-Pacific

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

China Law & Practice Awards

China Law & Practice Awards

China Business Law Journal

Global Investigations Review

Doyle’s Guide

FT Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards

Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards

Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Awards

The Asia Legal Awards

NEWS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

PUBLICATIONS

"Amended Law Expands Arbitration Options for Businesses Operating in China," Lexology, Co-author

"Keep Calm and Carry On: Thoughts on Recent Orders on FCPA Enforcement," Lexology, Co-author

"Best Practices For Companies Navigating US-China Investigations," Law360, Co-author

"China Enhances Scrutiny for Cross-Border Data Transfer that would Impact Multinational Companies," Lexology, Co-author

"The End of the China Initiative and the Future of U.S. Enforcement against Chinese Companies," Lexology, Co-author

"Looking Back on the Supplemental Arrangement on Mainland-Hong Kong Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards," Lexology, Co-author

"Continued Development of Data Security and Protection in China – All You Need to Know about China’s Latest Data Implementation Rules and the New Data Guidance for the Automotive Industry," Lexology, Co-author

"China’s New Personal Information Protection Law and Other New Data Concerns," Lexology, Co-author

"Local Compliance Code: The China Pharmaceutical Industry Association (CPIA) Sets Its Compliance Management Standards," Lexology, Co-author

"Applications for Interim Measures in Mainland China: Advantages of Arbitrating in Hong Kong," Lexology, Co-author

"What Remedies Are Available to Life Sciences Companies if Their IP Rights Are Exploited During the Global Pandemic?" Lexology, Co-author

"China Enacts Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law," Lexology, Co-author

"A Very Useful Toolkit for Corruption Risk Assessment — SMEs Operating in South East Asia (and Beyond)," Lexology, Co-author

"Don’t Expect U.S. Enforcement Against Chinese Companies to Ease Under Biden," Bloomberg Law, Co-author

"Recent Trends and Challenges on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Responsible Business Conduct in Southeast Asia," Lexology, Co-author

"China Enacts Regulations on Unreliable Entity List," Lexology, Co-author

"Mitigating Increased Enforcement Risks by U.S. Regulators on Chinese, Non-U.S. Companies," Bloomberg Law, Co-author

"State and Commerce Departments Take New Action on 24 Chinese Companies," Lexology, Co-author

"Commerce Simplifies but Expands the Foreign Direct Product Rule for Huawei," Lexology, Co-author

"U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Final Rule Suspending Certain Preferential License Exceptions for Hong Kong," Lexology, Co-author

"U.S. Corporate Regulation Increases Amidst U.S–China Tensions," Lexology, Co-author

"CFIUS Extends its Reach to Order the Termination of Ekso Bionics’ Role in Joint Venture in China," Lexology, Co-author

"Why Anti-Bribery Enforcement Scrutiny in China is Here to Stay," Global Investigations Review, Co-author

"U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Further Restrictions Directed at Huawei," Lexology, Co-author

"COVID-19 Client Alert Series: COVID-19 Guidance on Civil Cases in China from the Supreme People’s Court," LexisNexis Practical Guidance, Co-author

"Managing Multijurisdictional Investigations Involving China," China Business Law Journal, Author

"Corruption & Bribery: How MNCs Should Navigate the Risks," Asian Legal Business: Guide to the Belt and Road Initiative, Co-author

"Cleaning House: As China Takes a Firm Stand on Commercial Bribery, Here’s What MNCs Need to Know," AmCham Shanghai Insight Magazine, Co-author

"Clampdown on Multinationals in China Continues," Corporate Counsel, Co-author

Author, "Trouble ahead for China’s joint ventures," FinanceAsia, Co-author

"Get Ready for Disputes As US-China Deals Multiply," Law360, Co-author

Author, "Domestic Parties Need to Prepare for Outbound Joint Venture Disputes," China Business Law Journal, Co-author

"Offshore Chinese Structures in Dispute," International Financial Law Review, Co-author

"China Outbound Investment Guide: Offshore," China Law and Practice, Co-author

"Dispute Resolution Expert" Lexis Practical Guidance Asia Dispute Resolution, LexisNexis, Co-author

"Arbitration Expert" Lexis PSL UK Arbitration, LexisNexis, Co-author

"HKIAC Rules: What the New HKIAC Rules Mean for China-Related Arbitration," China Law and Practice, Vol. 27, No. 4 Author July/

"Arbitration in Hong Kong and China: Recent Developments and Considerations for Asian Parties," Korean Arbitration Review, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB), 3rd Edition, Author

"CIETAC Rules 2012: CIETAC Goes Global," China Law and Practice, Vol. 26, No. 3, Author

"International Arbitration for Chinese-Foreign Disputes: Emerging Choices in 2012," American Bar Association International Law News, Vol. 41, No. 2, Author

"Enforcement of an Award Rendered Following Arb-Med Proceedings," Mealey’s International Arbitration Report, Vol. 27, No. 1, Author

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