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Withers

Real Estate (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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The real estate team at Withers has been consistently regarded as the leading real estate law practice.

We are able to assist our clients in various matters relating to building and planning requirements, land sub-division, strata schemes and strata sub-division of buildings, as well as in the alienation of land from the state. We represent buyers, sellers, investors, executives and lenders in all types of acquisitions and disposals of real properties, be it assets acquisition and disposals or acquisitions and disposals of shares of the property holding corporate vehicles. 

Members of our team also have experience in acquisition finance and can provide in-depth practical guidance on a full range of financial strategies, from senior debt, mezzanine and working capital facilities, to private equity and the public placing of shares.

We have acted for major property developers with respect to condominiums, housing estates, commercial shopping complexes, office units, industrial warehouses and factories and with regards to various residential commercial projects. 

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Real Estate (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The noteworthy real estate practice at Withers draws strength from the firm's extensive global network. It offers particular skill in handling complex mergers and acquisitions of real estate entities, as well as leasing and financing matters involving capital markets and structured financing structures. The team is particularly visible advising on deals in the residential, commercial and retail sectors. Its client roster features real estate funds, developers and financial institutions.

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Strengths

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  • The team have a strong commercial awareness that gives their legal advice a strong grounding in business practicality.

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  • Withers is always professional, always prompt and always on time.

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  • They have a very good understanding of my business. Their response to my requests has always been swift. The service is always of a high quality.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mabel Lui
    Mabel Lui

    Mabel Lui

    Serving as head of Withers' Greater China commercial team, Mabel Lui is well versed in various real estate matters. She advises clients on acquisition, disposal, investment and joint venture transactions.

    • Mabel is very solid and quite sharp.

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    • Mabel is a highly-regarded real estate lawyer in Hong Kong.

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