Johnson Stokes & Master‘s real estate team, led by Tom Fu, Andy Yeo, Geoffrey Chan, and Keith Cheung, is recognised ’for its expertise in real estate and construction, providing comprehensive legal support across a wide range of transactions and disputes’. The practice advises both international and domestic clients. Fu and Chan specialise in both real estate and construction-related matters, including arbitration, litigation, and contract documentation. Rosalyn Han has extensive experience in drafting and reviewing contracts across the chemical, entertainment, and real estate sectors. Ellen Zhang and Jason Leung are also key team members.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • 'JSM is widely respected for its expertise in real estate and construction, providing comprehensive legal support across a wide range of transactions and disputes.'
  • 'The team combines in-depth industry knowledge with practical commercial awareness, enabling them to navigate complex projects and challenges with confidence.'

Key clients

  • Blackstone and the buyer consortium formed with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
  • Swire Properties Limited

Work highlights

Advised the Hong Kong Jockey Club on their over HKD3bn construction of a world-class facility for the training of Hong Kong’s thoroughbred racehorses at Conghua Racecourse in Conghua, Guangdong, China.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Andy Yeo

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Tom Fu; Andy Yeo; Geoffrey Chan; Keith Cheung

Other key lawyers

Ellen Zhang; Jason Leung; Rosalyn Han