Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)
China
3 years ranked
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Derek Poon
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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Practice Areas
Derek Poon is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office and a member of the Firm's Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. He is also the chair of Baker McKenzie's Asia Pacific Private Equity Group and a member of the Global Private Equity Steering Committee.
Derek has extensive experience representing private equity firms, investment banks and major corporations on a wide variety of corporate matters, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, real estate private equity and distressed M&A transactions. Earlier in his career, Derek spent time on client secondment with Bain Capital with the Asia Private Equity team.
Derek is highly recognized in M&A and Private Equity by various legal directories.
Qualified in the US, Hong Kong, UK and Australia, Derek has worked on several significant transactions in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Australia, ASEAN countries as well as on outbound deals into Europe and North America.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms) - China
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Derek Poon is well recognised for advising private equity and venture capital firms, as well as other investors, on structuring their cross-border acquisitions and divestments. Notably, he is qualified in Hong Kong, Australia, the USA and the UK.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms) - China
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Derek Poon advises buyers, sellers and financial advisors on a diverse range of transactions across China and the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to his notable private M&A practice, he is recognised for his expertise on takeover and take-private deals.
Strengths
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An excellent lawyer who has a good mix of legal knowledge and commercial acumen. He is very responsive and provides a high level of client service.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionDerek Poon is a very commercial and strategic lawyer who understands the priorities of his PE clients.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionDerek always brings a practical and commercially driven approach on transactions, driving deals to closing. Clients value his hands-on approach.
Private Equity: Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionDerek is very commercial and flexible in terms of offering advice on HK public takeovers. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in HK takeovers and is always watching out for clients’ interests.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe has an in-depth understanding of the client's business and seeks to deliver commercial results to meet the client's needs.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionHe always goes above and beyond to assist. His ability to advise commercially in a very prompt manner makes him stand out in the field.
Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
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