Legal Services Division What We Do Provide internal advice on possible breaches of the securities laws, including market misconduct Advise on the applicability and interpretation of laws under the SFC's purview Assist with reform of the laws governing the securities and futures markets Conduct prosecutions in the Magistrates' Courts for regulatory offences Handle civil litigation matters involving the SFC, including appeals Advise the Takeovers Executive and the Takeovers Panel Provide general in-house legal advice and support