Hong Kong 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Senior Deputy Group General Counsel | China Resources Holdings
Asia Pacific and Greater China general counsel | Ernst & Young
Managing counsel, Asia Pacific | McKinsey & Company
Senior Vice President, General Counsel Asia Pacific | Colgate-Palmolive
Global Head of Legal & General Counsel Asia Pacific | Allianz Global Investors
Legal and company secretarial manager | Henderson Land Development
HEAD OF LEGAL AND COMPANY SECRETARY | The Hong Kong and China Gas Company
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | IEIT SYSTEMS Co., Ltd
Group general counsel, head of compliance | CK Hutchison Holdings
Vice President and Group General Counsel - APAC | Allegis Group
Chief Compliance Officer, General Manager & Head of Legal & Compliance Department | Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Executive Director Legal and Compliance, General Counsel | The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Regional General Counsel, Asia & Middle East | G4S
Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Legal and Compliance | China International Capital Corporation
Chief legal and compliance officer and strategic investment director | China Wantian Holdings
Head of Legal for Great Eagle Company Group | Great Eagle
General Counsel, Board Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer | COSCO SHIPPING Ports
Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer | Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX)
Executive director and general counsel, APAC and EMEA | Lenovo
Rembert commenced his legal career with leading law firms in New Zealand and Australia, before arriving in Hong Kong in 1997 and working as a solicitor with Hong Kong law...
Senior Managing Director & General Counsel Asia Pacific | The Blackstone Group
Global Tax and Legal Services Director, Risk & Quality | PwC
Head of Global Markets Legal Asia Pacific | Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
General Counsel and Company Secretary | Melco International Development Limited
Director-General Counsel and Company Secretary | Hang Lung Properties
Principal Legal Advisor - Mainland China & International Business | MTR Corporation
On behalf of The Legal 500, I am delighted to introduce the GC Powerlist: Hong Kong 2025.
This edition celebrates general counsel and in-house legal teams who are shaping Hong Kong’s fast-moving legal and business landscape. Through our research, we discussed with professionals who are not only advising on legal matters but also making strategic decisions for the business.
Today’s general counsel are stepping well beyond traditional roles. In Hong Kong, they play a vital part in business planning, managing complex regulations, supporting digital transformation, and guiding organisations with their commercial awareness. The GC Powerlist: Hong Kong 2025 recognises those who combine legal expertise and leadership.
Winnie Ma, Director, General Counsel, and Company Secretary at Hang Lung Properties, shares her perspective:
‘As in-house advisors, we have a unique perspective when our own business is in crisis and can provide insights which even expert external counsel may not have.’
Her perspective reflects a broader shift across the region. As Lily Chan, Group General Counsel at Daniel Wellington, explains:
‘Due to the rapid changes in geopolitics, economic landscape and business operation environment, it is inevitable that we have to deal with unforeseen crises and instability on a regular basis. As the Group General Counsel, it is of paramount importance to play a leadership role in building and maintaining a robust compliance programme and risk management strategies.’
We are proud to present the GC Powerlist: Hong Kong 2025, a celebration of legal professionals who drive the future of corporate law, and whose work connects local insight with global impact.
Jones Day is proud to support the 2025 edition of the GC Powerlist Hong Kong and to celebrate the exceptional General Counsels recognized this year. Congratulations to each and every awardee for your impressive achievements and contributions to the corporate and legal ecosystems in Hong Kong.
It has been a privilege to work alongside many of you, and we are delighted to see your dedication recognized. In particular, we extend a special welcome to those of you who are first time nominees to the GC Powerlist Hong Kong. To the familiar faces who were in the previous editions, welcome back.
As Asia’s leading commercial hub, Hong Kong is a thriving international gateway into the Asian markets and home to the regional headquarters of the world’s premier business organisations. In this dynamic and globalized legal environment, General Counsels are pivotal leaders, guiding their organisations through constant change, both locally and internationally. As General Counsels, you are trusted advisors providing guidance beyond traditional legal consultation; you navigate intricate legal systems across multiple jurisdictions, and offer your unique perspectives and strategic solutions that lead your organisations through uncertainty. Your ability to adapt to the relentless pressures of ever evolving global issues not only enhances the resilience of your organisations but also positions them for sustainable growth.
At Jones Day, we understand the challenges you face. As one of the first US law firms to expand into Asia, we have witnessed firsthand the various economic and political cycles since the opening of our Hong Kong office in 1986. This long standing experience has equipped us to not only anticipate uncertainty but also partner with you to develop proactive strategies to thrive in any environment.
As one of the world’s largest and most geographically comprehensive law firms, Jones Day is synonymous with responsive and dedicated client service. Spread over five continents, Jones Day has 2,500 lawyers in 40 offices based in key cities and financial centres, working together as “One Firm Worldwide”, and providing our clients with seamless access to a full spectrum of practice areas. When client matters have an interdisciplinary dimension, we are proud to offer our unique blend of talent and service across specialties and jurisdictions.
Jones Day’s partners hold a core set of common values, with a unity of purpose in providing unparalleled service and quality to our clients, reflecting Jones Day’s deep-rooted set of shared professional values, which can be traced to our beginnings in 1893.
Our dedication to client service has not gone unnoticed. Jones Day is the only firm in the history of the BTI Consulting Group’s Client Service 30 to remain in the top 5 for all 23 years since BTI began publishing its results, which are based on unprompted responses from in-depth interviews with in-house legal counsel from Fortune 500 organisations. We are proud to offer an unparalleled level of commitment to our clients and look forward to continuing to cooperate with many of you.
We are honoured to celebrate the recognition of the General Counsels on their well-deserved inclusion in this 2025 edition of the GC Powerlist: Hong Kong. As we celebrate your recognition, let us also look ahead to the exciting possibilities that await us. Together, we as legal practitioners can make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. We look forward to many more years of close partnership with each of you.
On July 8th, Legal 500, in exclusive partnership with PLMJ, proudly unveiled a new edition of the GC Powerlist: Portugal, this time marking the first-ever Teams issue. Hosted at PLMJ’s Lisbon office, the highly anticipated event brought together the country’s most prominent and accomplished corporate legal teams to celebrate this important milestone.
Over 120 general counsel and senior in-house lawyers attended the evening reception, representing leading legal departments across Portugal. The event began with a warm welcome from Francisco Castro, Legal 500’s editorial lead for the publication. In his opening remarks, Francisco set the tone for the evening by emphasising the significance of this new format, which shifts the spotlight from individuals to entire teams. He noted that in today’s fast-evolving business landscape, in-house legal departments play a central role in their organisations’ success – and the publication seeks to reflect the strength and collaboration of Portugal’s in-house legal community.
Next to speak was Bruno Ferreira, Managing Partner at PLMJ, who delivered heartfelt congratulations to those selected for the GC Powerlist: Portugal Teams 2025. In his address, he highlighted the indispensable role in-house legal teams play in supporting business operations and advancing legal excellence. His words served as a strong endorsement of the value, resilience, and strategic insight these teams bring to the table.
Concluding the speeches was Daniela Silva e Sousa, General Counsel at Start Campus, who delivered a compelling keynote address. Speaking to her peers, she reinforced the growing importance of legal departments in shaping the future of their organisations and helping them navigate complexity and innovation.
Overall, the launch of the GC Powerlist: Portugal Teams 2025 was a resounding success – an evening of recognition, reflection, and celebration. It not only honoured the exceptional talent within the in-house legal community but also reaffirmed Legal 500’s commitment to showcasing the remarkable contributions of legal professionals across Portugal.
On behalf of Legal 500, we extend our sincere thanks to PLMJ for their continued partnership. We look forward to returning to Lisbon in October for the GC Summit: Portugal 2025.
