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September 14, 2026 (Hong Kong) – Broadfield, a global law firm operating in strategic partnership with SHP Legal Services, announced today that Jonathan Crompton will join the Hong Kong office as a Partner and Head of the firm’s Disputes Resolution & Investigations Practice in Asia. He joins from RPC, where he served as a Partner, Hong Kong Disputes Team Lead, Head of Cyber Response for Asia, and Global Co-Lead for Pro Bono.
Jonathan has more than 20 years of experience advising clients on complex cross-border disputes and investigations and has been based in Asia for more than 15 years. His practice spans litigation, international arbitration, internal and regulatory investigations, financial services disputes, civil fraud and asset recovery, fintech and technology disputes, and cyber and data privacy matters. He has helped clients respond to more than 150 cyber incidents and their aftermath, and on recovering funds lost to cyber and other frauds.
“Jonathan brings unusual depth across complex disputes, financial services regulation, cyber response, and data privacy. That combination is increasingly important to clients whose most serious matters span jurisdictions, regulators, and technology. His leadership and long-standing experience in Asia will deepen our disputes and investigations capability in Hong Kong and across the region.”
Effie Vasilopoulos
Managing Partner of Broadfield Asia
“Broadfield has built a compelling platform for clients who need experienced cross-border counsel and practical, commercially focused advice. I am excited to join Effie and the wider team to help further build the Asia disputes and investigations practice, bringing together financial services, technology, asset management, regulatory, restructuring, finance and asset-recovery expertise. The opportunity to do so within Broadfield's global model, supported by innovative technology, clear ambition, and a strong commitment to differentiated client value, made the move particularly attractive.”
Jonathan Crompton
Partner and Head of Broadfield Asia's Disputes and Investigations Practice
Jonathan advises financial institutions, asset managers, hedge funds, senior executives, and high-net-worth individuals, as well as fintech companies, software providers, payment services businesses, and online platforms. His work includes proceedings before national courts and arbitral tribunals, including HKIAC and ICC arbitrations in particular, and investigations involving regulators including the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, and the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission.
Among other accolades, Jonathan was named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year at the 2025 Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards. Chambers and Partners ranks him for Dispute Resolution: Litigation, FinTech Legal, and TMT: Data Protection & Privacy, and The Legal 500 recognizes him as a Leading Partner for FinTech and Financial Services Regulatory, and Data Protection & Cybersecurity. Asian Legal Business has also named him among its Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers in 2022, 2025, and 2026 and its Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers in 2024.
About Broadfield:
Founded in 2024, Broadfield is an international law firm dedicated to the highest-quality, multi-faceted value-driven legal services. Combining local insight with global resources, Broadfield offers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of clients across industries and jurisdictions. With presence in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, Broadfield’s growing team of over 400 professionals is committed to fostering long-term client relationships based on trust and excellence.
About Liu, Patrick Ling & Co. LLP
PLL is a Hong Kong-based law firm specializing in investment fund formation, private equity and venture capital M&A transactions, disputes resolution and restructuring services. PLL offers unparalleled regional expertise backed by global resources and delivers tailored, client-centric solutions to meet the region’s complex demands. PLL operates in association with Broadfield.
About SHP Legal Services (SHPLS):
Founded in 2024, SHPLS provides strategic support to law firms, offering solutions in technology, operations, and talent acquisition. As a subsidiary of LSS Strategic Partners, LLC, an A&M Inc. company, SHPLS is dedicated to driving innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth in the legal sector.
