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Denise Shiu

Denise Shiu

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Private equity, public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other investment transactions. Extensive experience in complex and high-value transactions in China and the rest of Asia, representing Chinese and global clients, including Goldman Sachs, as financial advisor to Tencent, in its proposed going private acquisition of Sogou Inc., and in its proposed stock-for-stock merger of HUYA and Douyu, Temasek in its wealth management joint venture with Blackrock and CCB Wealth Management, TPG in its $1.3 billion sale of United Family Healthcare by TPG, Fosun and other existing shareholders to New Frontier Corporation, TPG in the acquisition of Wharf T&T with MBK, the Board of Directors of Global Sources in its acquisition by an affiliate of Blackstone, China Life Insurance in its $3.58 billion purchase of all the shares of China Guangfa Bank held by Citigroup and IBM Credit, and Starbucks in its strategic partnership with Sequoia Capital China.

Career

Joined firm in 2010 and became a Partner in 2015. J.D., Georgetown University (2005), B.A., John Hopkins University (2002).

Professional Memberships

Admitted in New York and Hong Kong.

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Denise Shiu of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises state-owned enterprises and private equity houses on investments across a range of sectors. She handles transactions across a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, technology and financial services.

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

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Denise Shiu is well equipped to handle cross-border M&A matters, advising on transactions ranging from strategic partnerships and investments to take-privates and reverse acquisitions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Denise is a very meticulous lawyer and a quick learner about her clients.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • She is really good and technically strong. She’s responsive, knows the client’s needs and how to address our concerns.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Denise is very, very hands-on and knows pretty much all the key details and information on the matter. It is quite something.

    Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Denise has helped us on various matters over the years and has always been a trustworthy partner.

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

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