AIMA Hong Kong Fund Manager Briefing: Protecting Legal Privilege: Recent Developments and Practical Considerations for Fund Managers

Hong Kong In-person

AIMA invites you to this fund manager briefing on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Legal privilege is often assumed rather than actively protected. In an environment of increased regulatory scrutiny, informal digital communications, and growing use of AI tools, that assumption can create significant risk. This session provides a practical refresher on legal privilege and will cover:

  • Lessons from the Segantii case and what it means for preserving privilege in regulatory and enforcement contexts.
  • Privilege challenges arising from modern communications (Teams, WhatsApp, messaging platforms and informal written communications).
  • Use of AI and generative AI tools by investment professionals and legal/compliance teams, including cyber risks and risks to confidentiality and privilege.
  • Practical steps for fund managers to maximise privilege protection when dealing with sensitive matters, investigations and disputes.

AIMA Host: Michael Bugel, MD, Co-head of APAC, AIMA

Speakers:

  • Hannah Cassidy, Partner, Financial Services Regulatory Practice Lead, Hong Kong, A&O Shearman
  • Anna Gamvros, Partner, Head of the Asia Pacific Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, A&O Shearman
  • Jeffrey Huang, Of Counsel, A&O Shearman

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