Profile

Joseph is a partner with over 30 years’ experience in corporate finance and commercial transactions. He advises on initial public offerings and other capital markets matters, as well as public takeovers and private mergers and acquisitions.  

He regularly provides counsel to listed companies on listing rule compliance, securities regulations and corporate governance. His experience also spans private equity transactions, joint ventures and general commercial arrangements. In addition, he represents both lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured financings, including syndicated loans.  

As a qualified GBA Lawyer, Joseph maintains a substantial China practice, advising international and domestic clients on direct investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions and other China-related commercial transactions.

Clients value his incisive issue-spotting and pragmatic, results focused solutions.

Other Credentials
Awards and Accolades from Clients
Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Laws (University of Hong Kong with Honours 1993)
  • Master of Laws (University of Hong Kong 1997)
Professional Qualifications
  • Solicitor of Hong Kong (1996)
  • Solicitor of England (1997 (non-practising)) 
  • Notary Public (2006) 
  • Civil Celebrant of Marriages (2006)
  • Greater Bay Area Lawyer (2024 - Second Batch)
Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
China Practice
China Practice
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
Company
Company
Compliance
Compliance
Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance
Merger & Acquisitions
Merger & Acquisitions
Notary Public
Notary Public
Private Wealth
Private Wealth
Regulatory
Regulatory
Restructuring
Restructuring