Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
China
2 years ranked
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Brian Ho
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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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.
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Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Brian Ho is a recognised expert on Hong Kong takeovers, with years of experience at the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong as the Head of Takeovers under his belt prior to joining the firm.
Strengths
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Brian understands the essence of interpreting regulations. He also has a strong connection with the exchanges and SFC and can envisage potential issues in advance and give very sensible solutions.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionBrian, with his past experience with regulators, understands the rules and how the regulators think. His advice has been spot on and he is someone I can rely on.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe is very familiar with all the regulations and knows how to implement and apply them. He can provide solutions for even very weird situations.
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