Withers‘s ’flexible and dynamic‘ real estate team often works on real estate transactions across the residential, industrial, commercial and retail sectors in Hong Kong and throughout the PRC. Practice head Polly Chu is active in the self-storage landscape, with the group described by clients as ’the ‘go-to’ law firm for the self-storage industry in Asia’. Experienced real estate practitioner Mabel Lui is highly proficient in advising multinational corporations and state-owned companies on development and implementation. Lui concentrates on real estate transactions for corporates and financial institutions, which form the varied client base of the wider group.
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‘Withers have all the necessary knowledge and capabilities in preparing documentation and giving advice to deal with any particular situation, always with utmost efficiency.’
‘Polly Chu is the person I have worked with all these years. She appears to have a vast knowledge in this field and I have been completely satisfied with the good advice she has given me all these years.’
‘Flexible and dynamic.’
‘Polly Chu has a good understanding of industry practices and very efficiency.’
‘Their practice is diverse and innovative.'
‘Withers is known as the 'go-to' law firm for the self storage industry in Asia, especially Hong Kong. They have a tremendous depth of experience and have been instrumental in creating industry standards, including contracts.’
‘Polly Chu is constantly in conversation with the industry and so merges the best of business sense with her legal acumen. She is well-liked and respected in the industry.'
Key clients
- Shun Ho Property Investments Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Shun Ho Property Investments on the acquisition of the iconic Jessville Manor, a prestigious 90-year-old mansion located at 128 Pokfulam Road in Hong Kong.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Polly Chu
Other key lawyers
Mabel Lui