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Denise Shiu
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Greater China Region 2026
Lawyers profile | Greater China Region 2026: Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms), Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
Denise Shiu
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

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

China

7 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

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

China

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Denise Shiu

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Denise Shiu’s practice focuses on international mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and foreign direct investment transactions in China and the rest of Asia.

Career

Denise earned her J.D. from Georgetown University in 2005 and her B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in 2002. She joined the firm in 2010 and became a partner in 2015. Prior to joining, she worked as an associate in the New York office of a major law firm from 2005 to 2009.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

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

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.

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

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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

Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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) respondent
Chambers Greater China Region

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