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Joey Chau

Joey Chau

Global 2026

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

China

4 years ranked

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Joey Chau is a corporate partner in the Firm’s Hong Kong office. She is a member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel and a member of the Takeovers Appeal Committee of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

Joey is a trusted advisor to leading sponsors on a wide variety of complex transactions, including high-profile take private transactions. Joey’s ability to navigate complex corporate mandates and guide her clients through successful completions of transactions is evident through a range of recognitions. Joey was selected by China Business Law Journal (2021–2022) as one of the “A-List China’s Elite Lawyers”, “Women Dealmakers Hall of Fame” in IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards (2024–2025). She is also recognized by IFLR1000 as “Highly Regarded” and “Women Leaders”, by Chambers Greater China as a leading lawyer for M&A and private equity, and by Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a “Leading Individual” for corporate (including M&A).

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

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Joey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including public M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.

Strengths

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  • Joey is the preferred partner for any Hong Kong take-private related matters. She is also very commercial and can provide valuable insights during negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • She is very experienced in public M&A and can provide good insights into how to resolve complicated legal issues.

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Joey knows the Hong Kong legal and regulatory framework very well and can guide us through difficult regulatory issues in complex transactions.

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