Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
China
7 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Denise Shiu
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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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
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
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 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 Greater China RegionShe 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 Greater China RegionDenise is a very meticulous lawyer and a quick learner about her clients.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionDenise 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 Greater China Region
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