Ada Wu
Senior Associate
adawu@sfks.com.hk+852 2909 7839
Profile

Ada is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in handling conveyancing and real estate matters. Her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of property-related transactions and advisory work.

Ada handles a wide range of land sale and acquisition of commercial, industrial and commercial properties, as well as land,

sale and purchase of properties directly or through acquisition of shares of the companies owning the properties (whether land, en bloc or individual units), leasing of different types of real estate property, building management matters and land related security financing, including all types of mortgages and security documentation.

Ada’s Key Experiences:

  • Advised a leading developer on the acquisition by its wholly-owned subsidiaries of two residential developments both under construction in Kai Tak through shares acquisition. The transaction value is approximately HK$10.26 billion.
  • Advised a renowned logistic company on the disposal of its wholly-owned subsidiary of the entire issued share capital of nine indirectly wholly–owned subsidiaries each holding warehouse property in Hong Kong.
  • Negotiated the acquisition of the commercial development in Tsuen Wan, navigating extensive tenancy agreements and licence agreements and ensuring favourable terms for the developer. The transaction value is approximately HK$4 billion.
  • Managed the pre-lease of several floors of an office block, securing a significant anchor tenant through effective negotiation.
Other Credentials
  • Member of Town Planning Appeal Board Panel (19 December 2017 to 19 December 2023)
  • Chairman of Buildings Appeal Tribunal Panel (1 December 2023 to 30 November 2026)
  • Member of Copyright Tribunal (1 December 2018 to 1 December 2026)
  • Member of Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Boards (20 June 2021 to 19 June 2027)
Awards and Accolades from Clients
Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws (University of Hong Kong with Honours 1991)
Professional Qualifications
  • Solicitor of Hong Kong (1994)
  • Solicitor of England (1996) (non-practising)
  • Passed the 2024 Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination (2025- Fourth batch)
Department(s)
Areas of Practice
Building Management
Building Management
Conveyancing
Conveyancing
Landlord & Tenant
Landlord & Tenant
Redevelopment
Redevelopment