Baker McKenzie’s real estate practice is well regarded for acting on the full spectrum of complex real estate transactions on both a domestic and international scale. The team is led by Edmond Chan, who expertly advises financial investors and real estate developers in Hong Kong. Chan is joined by May Lau, who specialises in real estate transactions, and regularly handles matters in the logistics warehouse market. Jeremy Ong has a strong knowledge of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), with experience advising REIT clients on formation, listing, and initial public offerings (IPOs). After more than 30 years at the firm, Rico Chan retired in December 2024.
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Edmond Chan
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May Lau; Jeremy Ong