Johnson Stokes & Master is consistently engaged in complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters, advising across the full lifecycle of corporate transactions —from strategy and planning through execution, integration, and exit. The practice is particularly renowned for its M&A capabilities, leveraging expertise across restructuring, IP, employment, tax, and regulatory matters to provide comprehensive commercial advice. Team head Hannah Ha combines her M&A practice with deep knowledge of foreign direct investment, while Jeckle Chiu is a trusted adviser to investment banks in Hong Kong and the PRC. Ian Lewis strengthens the team with specialist expertise in real estate, hospitality, entertainment, and attraction development matters. Janice Yip regularly intervenes in private equity transactions.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • Convenience Retail Asia Limited
  • Human Health Holdings Limited

Work highlights

Advised Convenience Retail Asia Limited on its acquisition of 100% stake in Zoff Singapore from Intermestic Inc.
Practice head

Hannah Ha

Other key lawyers

Jeckle Chiu; Ian Lewis; Chester Wong; Martin Robertson; Janice Yip; Andrew Koon; Sunny Ji; Ian Chu; Tienmin Chan