Real Estate (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Mayer Brown LLP houses a highly respected real estate team that works on development, financing and conveyancing mandates across Hong Kong and Mainland China. The firm maintains an impressive client portfolio including domestic and international property developers, private equity funds and prominent institutional investors. Its expertise spans the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. It actively advises on joint venture matters and outbound investments. The team is also able to represent clients in contentious matters, including judicial review and building management disputes. It has additional expertise in advising on healthcare and logistics facilities-related mandates. The practice's impressive clientele includes Swire Properties, Kerry Properties and Weave Living.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised Kerry Properties on its HKD4.62 billion disposal of Kerry Warehouse (Sha Tin) and Kerry Warehouse (Chai Wan) to China Resources.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown are able to explain complex matters clearly and propose solutions that work for everyone. The team are commercial and able to get deals done."
"Mayer Brown has a deep bench of talented lawyers covering most if not all practices and specialties. Its lawyers are commercially minded with a good understanding of the client's goals and objectives."
"Mayer Brown are able to explain complex matters clearly and propose solutions that work for everyone. The team are commercial and able to get deals done."
"Mayer Brown has a deep bench of talented lawyers covering most if not all practices and specialties. Its lawyers are commercially minded with a good understanding of the client's goals and objectives."
Notable Practitioners
F K Au offers expert advice on the full spectrum of mandates, including project conveyancing and financing as well as landlord and tenant matters. He is also well equipped to handle judicial review cases.
Robert Lynn has over four decades of experience under his belt advising on real estate transactions, and he is highly respected by clients and peers in the market. He assists his clients with development projects, commercial leasings, acquisitions and disposals.
"Robert is the one who is highly recommended when your transaction is not straightforward. He comes up with pragmatic advice."
Ricky Yiu is well placed to advise on real estate investments, acquisitions and financing. He typically acts on behalf of private equity houses and fund managers.
Eugene Wong has a growing reputation in the real estate sphere. He is vastly experienced in undertaking acquisitions and disposals, attracting regular instructions from private equity and venture capital investors as well as corporations.
"Eugene understands clients' goals and objectives and works hard to achieve them. His advice is clear and practical."
"Eugene is very responsive and has deep knowledge."
Peter Ho is often sought out to assist real estate sector clients with acquisitions, financing, construction and leasing. He counts local developers and listed corporations among his clients.
"Peter always provides his best services and demonstrates high professionalism."
Jasmine Chiu enters the rankings this year after receiving praise from market commentators for her real estate practice. She routinely advises banks and real estate investors on financing and refinancing transactions.
"Jasmine has been very helpful and hands-on. She is also very familiar with the needs of various financial institutions, which is a definite plus."
"She is reliable, well experienced and efficient."
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