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Brian Ho is a corporate partner in the Firm’s Hong Kong office. Brian counsels the Firm’s private equity and corporate clients on novel and complex transactions, including Hong Kong public takeovers and capital markets transactions.
Prior to joining Kirkland, Brian served as the Executive Director – Corporate Finance of The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFC”). Brian has an exemplary record of dedication to public service and commitment to the highest regulatory standards during his time at the SFC, where he led the Corporate Finance Division and was responsible for SFC’s significant Hong Kong IPO decisions including pre-IPO consultations, and oversaw takeovers and mergers regulations and listing policy matters. Furthermore, Brian was Chief Coordinator of the SFC to launch China-Hong Kong Stock Connect.
Brian has been recognized as “Highly Regarded” for M&A and Capital Markets: Equity by IFLR1000 2024.