Ms Iris Choi > Zhong Lun Law Firm > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Zhong Lun Law Firm
4/F JARDINE HOUSE
1 CONNAUGHT PLACE, CENTRAL
HONG KONG
Hong Kong

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Partner

Career

Iris regularly advises developer, state owned PRC enterprises, listed companies and high-net-worth private clients on real estate related matters including sale and purchase of undeveloped sites, residential, commercial and industrial projects, acquisition and disposal by way of share and asset deals, conditional purchase of units for re-development purpose, intra-group transfer of properties, mortgages and financing, en-bloc commercial leasing, due diligence on title, encumbrances and other commercial transactions.

Some of the notable transactions she handled for such clients include the novation of a MTRC residential development project to another HK-listed land developer with an estimated development value exceeding HK$30 billion, disposal of commercial building in Sheung Wan at consideration of over HK$6 billion, loan transactions of over HK$500 million with house in the Peak as securities, en-bloc leasing for commercial buildings and shopping malls in Central, Sheung Wan, Kwun Tong, etc.

She also specialises in land-related litigious matters including adverse possession, tenancy disputes, recovery of possession, matrimonial home ownership and other title matters. She has successfully assisted client in asserting ownership over matrimonial home against bankrupt’s creditors.

Languages

English, Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Education

  • P.C.LL., Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • LL.B., Chinese University of Hong Kong

 

Lawyer Rankings

Hong Kong > Real estate

The real estate offering at Zhong Lun Law Firm is co-headed by land specialists Allen Yam and Louis Pe, who focus on conveyancing, probate, and commercial law, and Howard Wong, a seasoned lawyer representing clients in land related litigation and arbitration matters. The team handles a broad range of real estate transactions, from land acquisitions to sales, while also advising on the leasing of completed developments. Recently promoted as a partner, Iris Choi regularly advises Hong Kong-based developers and state owned PRC enterprises.