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, Chinese, Mandarin

Takeovers and Mergers Panel, Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong

Takeovers Appeal Committee, Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong

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