Jieni Ji

Jieni is renowned for her deft handling of high-stakes cross-border investigations and her strategic counsel on the full spectrum of compliance and risk management. She guides global clients through critical issues, including economic sanctions, anti-corruption (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), data protection, anti-money laundering, and financial fraud.

With a formidable track record, Jieni has managed hundreds of compliance investigations across Asia. She is consistently engaged in pioneering, “first-of-their-kind” cases that not only receive significant media attention but also shape the regulatory landscape itself.

Her core practice areas include:

• Government and enforcement defence: Develops defence strategies for complex, multijurisdictional investigations initiated by regulators in the U.S., the UK, and across Asia.
• Internal investigations: Conducts discreet and effective internal investigations into allegations of fraud, misconduct, and regulatory non-compliance throughout the region.
• Crisis and risk management: Offers strategic counsel on cross-border crisis management and prepares clients for regulatory actions, including dawn raids.
• Compliance counselling and programmes: Advises on risk assessments, M&A due diligence, and the design and implementation of effective compliance programmes.
• Cross-border dispute resolution: Defends Asia-based companies in U.S. litigation proceedings stemming from international transactions.

Jieni has deep industry experience in health care and life sciences, advising clients on regulatory compliance throughout the entire product lifecycle – from clinical trials and manufacturing to sales, promotion, advertising, and enforcement actions.