KATIE CHIN advises a wide range of global financial institutions ranging from banks and fund managers to multi-national corporations, on complex EU and UK financial services regulatory issues. This includes providing regulatory analysis, implementation solutions and advice on public policy and advocacy matters. In addition, Katie has advised on numerous cross-border transactions and strategic regulatory projects, including product launches and commercial partnerships.
Katie has particular experience in advising clients on sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) regulation from a strategy and implementation perspective. In particular, Katie counsels on EU and UK regulatory frameworks, including the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Requirements, Taxonomy Regulation, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and UK TCFD reporting regime.
Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Katie trained in Sidley’s office in London. Katie gained experience with the firm’s investment funds and financial services regulatory practices, as well as the Hong Kong office’s international commercial arbitration practice. As part of her training contract, Katie also completed a secondment to Airbus in Toulouse, where she worked for the litigation, investigations, and regulatory affairs team.