The team at Withers handles a range of real estate transactions. Its clients include key players in the real estate market such as financial institutions, real estate funds, and private clients. It also often handles various international transactions, notably providing guidance on local law, and supporting with due diligence and document reviews. Mabel Lui has longstanding experience advising multinational and regional corporations on real estate matters. Former practice head Polly Chu departed in October 2025.
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‘The service provided to me by the team in the last 12 months was lease documentation of one of my properties. Only the partner-in-charge and one of her assistants were involved, and the fact that the assignment was completed very smoothly and within a very short period of time only confirms the competency of the team.’
‘Withers is the go-to firm for our industrial real estate users, the CEOs and C-level teams of self storage operators in Hong Kong. In addition, it coordinates any connections needed with regional partners at the firm for our members across the region.’
Key clients
- Shun Ho Property Investments
- The Store House Limited
Work highlights
Advised The Store House Limited, who is a tenant, in negotiations with the landlord regarding compliance with outstanding building orders as a condition of extending the tenancy.
Represented Shun Ho Property Investments on the acquisition of the iconic Jessville Manor, a prestigious 90-year-old mansion located at 128 Pokfulam Road on Hong Kong Island.
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Mabel Lui