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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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.'
- 'Their proactive and solutions-oriented approach ensures that clients receive clear, effective advice tailored to their specific needs.'
- 'JSM is a trusted advisor to both domestic and international clients in the real estate and construction sectors.'
- 'Geoffrey Chan is a leader in this field, recognised for his strategic insight and ability to deliver practical solutions on even the most challenging projects.'
- 'Jason Leung adopts a practical, solutions-driven approach. His strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail ensure that disputes are resolved efficiently.'
Key clients
- Blackstone and the buyer consortium formed with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
- Swire Properties Limited
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- M & G Real Estate
- The receivers of Cheung Kei Center
- Gaw Capital
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.
Advised Swire Properties Limited on the review of a series of standard forms of construction contracts, consultancy agreements, and supply contracts being used for their projects in mainland China.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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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