Webinar
Global Bribery and Corruption Outlook 2020
23-24 March 2020
Maurice Burke
PartnerSingapore
"one of the best practitioners for South East Asia."
Maurice Burke heads our South East Asia investigations practice. Widely recognised as one of the leading dispute practitioners in his field, Maurice has advised a broad range of multinational clients on successful strategies that meet their commercial goals. With over 20 years of experience in Asia, Maurice understands the market, his clients' regional problems, and how to solve them.
Maurice represents clients in dispute resolution, investigation, and contentious regulatory matters across the region, including in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Maurice has particular knowledge in highly regulated sectors including financial services, oil and gas, mining, and telecommunications.
Awards and recognitions
2018
Band 1 for Corporate Investigation/Anti-Corruption (Singapore)
Chambers Asia
2018
Band 1 for Indonesia – Dispute Resolution (International Firms)
Chambers Asia
2017
Leading Individual for Dispute Resolution (Indonesia)
Chambers Asia Pacific
2017
Ranked for International Arbitration
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
2016
Band 1 for Dispute Resolution (Indonesia)
Chambers Asia
2008 -2013
Leading Individual for Dispute Resolution/International Arbitration (Singapore)
Chambers Asia
2014
Recommended Lawyer for International Arbitration
Asia Pacific Legal 500
2013
Litigation Star for International Arbitration
Asia Pacific Benchmark Litigation
2018-2019
Dispute Resolution (International Firms) (Expertise Based Abroad) (Indonesia)
Chambers Global
Education and admissions
Education
Bachelor of Laws, The University of Queensland, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland, 1988
Memberships
Associate member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitration (SIARB)
Registered Foreign Arbitrator in BANI Arbitration Center Indonesia
Was seated on Board of Directors for Maxwell Chambers
Bar admissions and qualifications
Hong Kong
Queensland
Court admissions
Hong Kong
Queensland
Representative experience
Advising a major telecoms client in relation to a U.S. FCPA cross-border corruption investigation in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, U.S. and Australia.
Advising a global bank in an investigation relating to its exposure under a high profile multi-billion dollar commodity financing fraud in Qingdao, China.
Acting for a NASDAQ- listed clothing retailer in relation to debt claims against manufacturers in Hong Kong and Korea following our investigation into vendor relationships in Vietnam.
Advising a global automotive and engineering manufacturer in relation to third party corruption risks and reputational due diligence in Singapore.
Advising a global e-commerce company in relation to corruption and anti-money laundering due diligence with respect to an acquisition in Singapore, Japan and South Korea.
Advising a global, Fortune 500 water and energy multinational in relation to an investigation for fraud committed by current and former employees in Indonesia.
Advising a global risk management and advisory company with respect to a review of its dawn raid protocols and procedures in Singapore.
Advising in an internal investigation into alleged bribery and corruption issues arising in relation to a proposed US$3bn power project in Vietnam.
Advising a global consulting firm in an internal investigation into bribery allegations at the firm's office in Vietnam and provided related FCPA and Vietnamese legal advice.
Advising a U.S. owned, Malaysia-based, electronic components manufacturer in relation to an internal investigation into procurement fraud involving multiple employees and vendors.
Advising a global bank in relation to an internal bribery and corruption investigation into a proposed US$120m investment into an Indian micro-loans company.
Assisting a multinational Singapore listed engineering company with a review of their corporate compliance framework for anti-bribery and corruption.
Acting for a Japanese conglomerate on an anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) due diligence review of a leading Vietnamese agriculture company.
Latest thinking and events
Hogan Lovells Publications
Antitrust, Competition, and Economic Regulation Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2019
Autumn 2019
Hogan Lovells Publications
The rise of competition law in Asia Litigation Arbitration and Employment Alert
29 October 2019
Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements
U.S. economic sanctions and export considerations
21 August 2019 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (AEST)
Hogan Lovells Publications
Vietnam issues new regulations implementing its Anti-Corruption Law, effective 15 August 2019 Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment Alert
08 August 2019
Hogan Lovells Events
Trade, Trump, and sanctions: What financial institutions and corporates operating in Southeast Asia need to know
31 July 2019 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (SGT)
