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Provided by 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.
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Lau leads Morrison Foerster's tax practice in the Greater China region and Asia. He is experienced in advising clients on tax matters stemming from cross-border M&A transactions, investments and fund formations. His clientele includes multinationals, private equity funds and financial institutions.
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Lau has very broad knowledge, especially in tax matters.
Matthew Lau is always a very helpful point of contact for our tax needs across Asia. He is able to quickly digest complex risks in different jurisdictions and provide considered and tailored advice.
Matthew Lau gives sound and practical advice in order to navigate tax risks in different jurisdictions. His expertise spreads across multiple jurisdictions.
Matthew Lau has very broad knowledge, especially in tax matters.
Matthew Lau is always a very helpful point of contact for our tax needs across Asia. He is able to quickly digest complex risks in different jurisdictions and provide considered and tailored advice.
Matthew Lau gives sound and practical advice in order to navigate tax risks in different jurisdictions. His expertise spreads across multiple jurisdictions.
