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Real Estate (International Firms) - China

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Johnson Stokes & Master houses a highly respected real estate team that works on development, financing and conveyancing mandates across Hong Kong and Mainland China. The firm maintains an impressive client portfolio including domestic and international property developers, private equity funds and prominent institutional investors. Its expertise spans the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. It actively advises on joint venture matters and outbound investments. The team is also able to represent clients in contentious matters, including judicial review and building management disputes. It has additional expertise in advising on healthcare and logistics facilities-related mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Johnson Stokes & Master advised M&G Real Estate on the HKD1.8 billion sale of LiFung Centre, a logistics property in New Territories, to JD Property.

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Notable Practitioners

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F K Au
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F K Au
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Senior Statespeople

F K Au offers expert advice on the full spectrum of mandates, including project conveyancing and financing as well as landlord and tenant matters. He is also well-equipped to handle judicial review cases.

Mr. Au is the go-to adviser when one encounters really complicated issues in real estate sector. His knowledge and wisdom ensure pragmatic and unequivocal advice will be promptly provided to clients.

Robert S Y Lynn
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Robert S Y Lynn
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Senior Statespeople
Robert Lynn has over four decades of experience under his belt advising on real estate transactions, and he is highly respected by clients and peers in the market. He assists his clients with development projects, commercial leasings, acquisitions and disposals.

Robert is a guru in the field and highly respected. He is highly knowledgeable and has strong commercial awareness and experience in handling sophisticated assignments.

Ricky Yiu
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Ricky Yiu
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Band 2
Ricky Yiu is well placed to advise on real estate investments, acquisitions and financing. He typically acts on behalf of private equity houses and fund managers.
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Eugene Wong
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Band 3
Eugene Wong has a growing reputation in the real estate sphere. He is vastly experienced in undertaking acquisitions and disposals, attracting regular instructions from private equity and venture capital investors as well as corporations.

Eugene brings serious depth to real estate transactions. What impressed me most was how he balanced being legally sound with commercial practicality.

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Jasmine Chiu
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Band 4

Jasmine Chiu receives praise from market commentators for her real estate practice. She routinely advises banks and real estate investors on financing and refinancing transactions.

Jasmine is very professional and she knows the matters very well. She is able to articulate complex topics in a professional way.

Jasmine is excellent and very commercial. She knows how to strike the balance of what both sides need.

Peter Ho
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Peter Ho
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Band 4
Peter Ho is often sought out to assist real estate sector clients with acquisitions, financing, construction and leasing. He counts local developers and listed corporations among his clients.

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Real Estate (International Firms)

F K Au
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F K Au
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Senior Statespeople
Robert S Y Lynn
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Robert S Y Lynn
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Senior Statespeople
Ricky Yiu
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Ricky Yiu
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Band 2
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Eugene Wong
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Band 3
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Jasmine Chiu
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Band 4
Peter Ho
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Peter Ho
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Band 4