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Betty Yap

Betty Yap

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

China

15 years ranked

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Attorney bio can be found here:

https://www.paulweiss.com/professionals/partners-and-counsel/betty-yap

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Betty Yap maintains a broad and respected corporate law practice. Her recent experience includes handling high-profile acquisitions and investments for international investors. She is all well regarded for her expertise in handling the establishment of joint ventures.

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Betty Yap enjoys a distinguished reputation in the private equity arena. She frequently acts on behalf of Chinese and international private equity firms and other institutional investors on sales and investments spanning several jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region and the USA. She handles mandates across various sectors, including retail and TMT.

Strengths

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  • She is one of the best lawyers in the market, who has an outstanding commercial vision.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Betty is the best of the best. She’s sharp, with wisdom and empathy - a top rainmaker.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Betty is a very impressive transaction lawyer. She is absolutely reliable, extremely capable, very user-friendly and very responsive. She gets things done.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • She is extremely sharp and competent with an excellent level of service and responsiveness.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • I strongly recommend Betty. Her analysis of issues not only takes into account the purely legal considerations but also anchors them in commercial reality.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Betty distinguishes herself in the legal profession through a combination of expertise, unwavering dedication to her clients, and a holistic, business-oriented approach.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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