Dominic Wai
Partner, ONC Lawyers
Before joining the legal profession, DOMINIC WAI has worked in the banking sector and as well as in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Dominic’s practice focuses on advising clients on matters relating to anti-corruption, white collar crime, law enforcement, regulatory and compliance matters in Hong Kong, including advice on anti-money laundering. He also handles cases involving corporate litigation, shareholders’ disputes and insolvency matters, defamation cases, domestic and international arbitration cases, cybersecurity, data security and privacy law issues, competition law matters, e-Discovery and forensic investigation issues as well as property litigation. His expertise includes:
- Advised Hong Kong listed, US multinational companies and money service operators (MSO) on anti-money laundering matters and practices.
- Advised major international companies and Hong Kong listed companies on anticorruption and bribery and other white-collar crime issues.
- Advised and assisted clients on urgent asset freezing injunctions and liaising with law enforcement agencies concerning fraudulent fund transfers due to business email scams and hacked email systems.
- Advised the joint and several liquidators of a liquidation matter for over 10 years with considerable recovery for the creditors over the years.
- Advised a major broadcasting company on defamation issues, judicial review applications, investigation by regulators and shareholders’ dispute issues.
Dominic is currently a board member of a charity that provides a home service for sick children and their families. He is supportive and actively participating in the activities of the charity.