Sonya Li
Sonya’s practice encompasses advising clients on dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Prior to joining JC Legal, Sonya gained extensive legal and regulatory experience across international law firms, regulatory bodies, multinational financial institutions, listed companies, and the Department of Justice. She has assisted in matters involving commercial and contractual disputes, complex regulatory investigations, financial crime, and global data security and privacy laws.
Sonya holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and obtained her Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) in 2024.
Sonya is native in English and fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Notable Experience
- Represented high net worth individuals in complex cryptocurrency and financial fraud matters, including but not limited to drafting statements for submission to law enforcement agencies.
- Assisted in advising corporate and individual clients on settlement agreements in cross‑border and shareholder disputes.
- Supported the successful application for an interlocutory injunction for a group of companies with operations in both Hong Kong and the PRC.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of documents for corporate governance and compliance, such as shareholder agreements, board resolutions, statutory forms, blackout notices, and interim reports.
- Assisted multinational financial institutions in handling regulatory enquiries, investigating employee misconduct, and implementing stricter internal controls to strengthen compliance frameworks.
- Advised a global information and communication technology (ICT) company on ASEAN data protection requirements relating to the collection, use, processing, transfer, storage, and deletion of personal data.
- Advised a leading mobile network operator and telecommunications provider on legal and compliance issues concerning cybersecurity and data breaches.
Education
PCLL, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
LLB, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expertise
Dispute Resolution
Corporate & Commercial
Regulatory Compliance
Data Privacy & Technology