Kirkland & Ellis

Partner

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”. Joey 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).

English, Cantonese, Mandarin

University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, 2006 Law Society of Hong Kong / Bloomsbury Books Prize Winner

King's College London, LL.B., First Class Honours, 2005