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Eddie Look

Eddie Look

Greater China Region 2026

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Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, Wills, Probate and Trusts, Intellectual Property, Immigration

Career

Eddie has been a partner since 2009 and is now head of the Corporate and Commercial practice at Tanner De Witt. Eddie is recognised as a leading lawyer by a number of publications for his legal work in Asia winning praise for his handling of cross-border M&A, private equity transactions and joint ventures. Eddie is also head of our non-contentious Wills, Probate and Trusts and Immigration practice areas, where he works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. An impressed client reports in Chambers Asia Pacific 2021: “He listened carefully and patiently and gave a detailed, yet easy to comprehend analysis and solution. I have no hesitation to recommend him”.

Eddie has been engaged in a broad range of corporate and commercial work in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific Region for more than twenty years. He advises clients on mergers and acquisition of shares and businesses, private equity, structuring of companies and commercial documentation including shareholders’, financing, licensing, distribution, franchise and manufacturing arrangements. His work on major deals firmly places him amongst the leading practitioners in Hong Kong.

Eddie’s private client practice includes advising on estate planning, wills and probate and the establishment of trusts. Eddie also has considerable experience advising businesses and individuals on Immigration Ordinance-related issues and has been advising on intellectual property protection including registration of trademarks as it pertains to clients’ business needs.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association, The Law Society of Hong Kong, McGill Alumni Association

Work Highlights

Eddie has been a partner since 2009 and is now head of the Corporate and Commercial practice at Tanner De Witt. Eddie is recognised as a leading lawyer by a number of publications for his legal work in Asia winning praise for his handling of cross-border M&A, private equity transactions and joint ventures. Eddie is also head of our non-contentious Wills, Probate and Trusts and Immigration practice areas, where he works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. An impressed client reports in Chambers Asia Pacific 2021: “He listened carefully and patiently and gave a detailed, yet easy to comprehend analysis and solution. I have no hesitation to recommend him”.

Eddie has been engaged in a broad range of corporate and commercial work in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific Region for more than twenty years. He advises clients on mergers and acquisition of shares and businesses, private equity, structuring of companies and commercial documentation including shareholders’, financing, licensing, distribution, franchise and manufacturing arrangements. His work on major deals firmly places him amongst the leading practitioners in Hong Kong.

Eddie’s private client practice includes advising on estate planning, wills and probate and the establishment of trusts. Eddie also has considerable experience advising businesses and individuals on Immigration Ordinance-related issues and has been advising on intellectual property protection including registration of trademarks as it pertains to clients’ business needs.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms - China

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Eddie Look wins praise for his handling of cross-border M&A, joint venture establishments and private equity transactions. He is regularly mandated by clients from the manufacturing, financial services and life science industries.

Strengths

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  • Eddie Look is a sophisticated transactional lawyer with decades of service in the market.

    Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong FirmsChambers Greater China Region
  • Eddie consistently delivers high-quality service with a thoughtful and client-focused approach. He handles complex matters with sophistication and a clear grasp of the legal and commercial landscape.

    Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong FirmsChambers Greater China Region

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