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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‘Baker McKenzie is unique in its comprehensive coverage of services for real estate, in the areas of property due diligence, listing rules, REIT Code compliance, and financing advice.'
'Baker McKenzie will not only provide client professional advice in each individual aspect, but will also assess the task from a holistic and commercial perspective.’
‘Hardworking, prompt responses, and and reliable.’
Key clients
- Hong Kong Housing Society
- LaSalle Investment Management
- New World Development
- PAG
- Shui On Land
- Spring REIT
Work highlights
Acting for Hong Kong Housing Society in the disposal of 5 shopping malls in Hong Kong (all of which are situated in composite developments) to China Resources Longdation Company Limited for a consideration of HKD 1.035 billion (approximately USD 133 million).
Acting for New World Development in connection with its project cooperation agreement with China Resources Land Limited ("CR Land"), in which the two companies will jointly develop a residential project that will create approximately 1,800 homes in the Northern Metropolis, with construction scheduled to commence in 2024.
Advising LaSalle Investment Management on a joint venture with Weave Living for acquiring a residential building in Robinson Road, Hong Kong (an upscale residential district popular with bankers and other financial services executives) for HKD 275 million (USD 35 million).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Edmond Chan
Other key lawyers
May Lau; Jeremy Ong