Matthew Lau

Matthew’s practice focuses on the structuring of cross‑border M&A transactions and corporate reorganizations, particularly involving the United States, China, Japan, and the rest of the Asia‑Pacific region. He specializes in guiding clients through the intricacies of cross‑border transaction structures and intellectual property management from a tax perspective.

Matthew has deep experience advising fund sponsors and institutional investors on tax issues relating to the formation of, and investments in, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, and other alternative investment products. He has particular expertise in the U.S. taxation of government‑linked investors such as sovereign wealth funds and central banks.

Matthew has represented multinational corporations and funds in transactions across more than 30 jurisdictions covering a wide range of industries, including technology, telecommunications, healthcare, real estate, consumer, media, and energy.

Matthew is a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Law Society of Hong Kong.