Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)
China
4 years ranked
Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
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).
Provided by Chambers
Joey Chau has extensive experience handling corporate mandates, including public M&A, privatisations, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts.
Provided by Chambers
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.
She is very experienced in public M&A and can provide good insights into how to resolve complicated legal issues.
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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