MEET THE TEAM
Our Professional Team
HENRY YU
FOUNDING PARTNER
HENRY YU
FOUNDING PARTNER
Mr. Yu is one of the founding partners of L & Y Office and the sole proprietor of Henry Yu and Associates. He obtained his law bachelor degree in England and is qualified as a solicitor in both England and Wales and Hong Kong. Mr. Yu has also obtained the qualification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Mr. Yu served as the Deputy Head of Legal Counsel of a major investment bank after he had worked for various international and Magic Circle law firms. Mr. Yu has rich experience in handling legal matters relating to corporate and commercial transactions, IPO, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment, financing, fund formation, regulatory, licensing and commercial and shareholders’ disputes etc.
Over the recent years, Mr. Yu has developed strong interest in the blockchain industry and his enthusiasm and insightful views have been affirmed widely by various professional bodies. Mr. Yu is a member of the Innotech Committee (formerly known the Technology Committee) of the Law Society of Hong Kong, and has also been appointed as the Hon. Legal Advisor to The Hong Kong Federation of Innovation an Invention, Hon. Legal Advisor to the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia and Hon. Legal Advisor to the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong. From time to time, he represents the Bitcoin Community at meetings with the Legislative Council Members, The HKMA and the FTSB. In addition, Mr. Yu is the overseas Executive Dean of the China Commercial Blockchain Legal Institute. He is awarded the “China Commercial 2019 Outstanding Contribution Award”.
My. Yu currently serves as an independent non-executive director for Amuse Group Holding Limited (stock code: 8545) and Hyfusin Group Holding Limited (stock code: 8512).
JENNIFER CHONG
PARTNER
JENNIFER CHONG
PARTNER
Ms. Chong is a partner of the firm. She graduated from the City University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in law and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws. She also obtained Master of Laws in International Business from the University of Manchester and was admitted to practice law in Hong Kong since 2007.
Having worked as a solicitor and/or partner in an intellectual property law firm, Ms. Chong is specialised in the areas of legal services relating to intellectual property rights (including trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights and counterfeiting), brand protection and enforcement, handling of trademark applications and IP litigation. Ms. Chong also has extensive experience in civil litigation, particularly in contract law, company law, commercial law and Mainland Client matters.
In addition, Ms. Chong provides legal advice for domestic and Hong Kong companies in M&As and restructurings, and advises clients on various license applications and regulatory matters.
JENNY CHU
PARTNER
JENNY CHU
PARTNER
Jenny Chu practices primarily in the areas of corporate finance and general commercial transactions. In particular, Jenny has extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, pre-IPO restructuring and financing, equity funding, initial public offerings, right issues and convertible bond trading.
Jenny has advised investment banks and companies based in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and Canada on transactions and projects related to a diverse range of industries including finance, mining, entertainment, retail, utility and infrastructure, telecommunication, food and beverage, logistics, technology, manufacturing and distribution.
Jenny regularly advises Hong Kong listed issuers on listing rules related compliance matters, regulatory enquiries and other corporate transactions.
Jenny worked at the corporate departments of a number of prominent law firms in Hong Kong.
余穎洋律師
PARTNER
余穎洋律師
PARTNER
余穎洋律師是林余律師事務所（L&Y Law Office）的訴訟業務合夥人，在民事訴訟及仲裁領域擁有逾十年的深厚專業經驗。
余律師的業務涵蓋廣泛的複雜爭議解決，包括商業合同糾紛、股東衝突、國際仲裁以及破產程式。她的客戶群體多元，涵蓋上市公司、國有企業、知名家族企業集團以及前沿初創公司。
余律師是私人客戶忠實且值得信賴的法律顧問，協助他們處理具有挑戰性且敏感的個人事務，包括婚姻家事糾紛、遺囑認證事務以及雇傭爭議。其傑出業績包括達成具有里程碑意義的高額離婚協議、為金融機構首席執行官提供職場索賠諮詢，以及代表香港超高淨值家族受益人就信託糾紛進行訴訟。
余律師對金融科技（FinTech）和加密貨幣領域有深入研究，定期就監管合規、緊急欺詐與資產追蹤問題以及反洗錢案件為客戶提供法律諮詢。
加入本所之前，余律師曾擔任香港執業大律師、香港終審法院司法助理，並在頂尖國際律師事務所擔任律師，處理並購、爭議性重組及仲裁事務。她曾在五個國家成長，精通四種語言（英語、粵語、普通話和法語），能夠理解多元文化背景的客戶視角。
執業資格
香港律師 (2013年)
前香港大律師 (2016年 - 2019年)
教育背景
牛津大學 法理學學士 (BA in Jurisprudence)
香港大學 法學專業證書 (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws)
語言能力
英語、粵語、普通話、法語
遺囑認證 (Probate)
本所為客戶提供全面的遺囑認證服務，以專業知識和細緻關懷，引導客戶應對複雜的遺產管理事宜。我們協助遺產管理人、遺囑執行人和受益人處理各項法律要求，包括遺囑起草、資產分配和爭議解決。我們注重效率與人文關懷，為每位元客戶量身定制服務方案，確保遺產繼承過程順暢無阻。
婚姻家事 (Matrimonial)
本所在家庭法領域經驗豐富，為客戶提供富有同理心的專業指導，協助他們度過離婚、分居、子女撫養權及經濟支持等難關。我們代表客戶進行和解談判、解決撫養權糾紛，並以精准審慎的態度處理各類財務安排。我們根據每位元客戶的具體情況量身定制方案，致力於達成公平且有利的結果，同時最大限度地減輕其情感負擔和法律複雜性。
WILLIAM WOO
CONSULTANT
WILLIAM WOO
CONSULTANT
Mr. Woo is a consultant of K.Y. Woo & Co and his practice focuses on equity capital markets, M&A and listed company representation matters, particularly in connection with pre-IPO investments, listings, privatizations, compliance with listing rules and takeovers code, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity work.
Mr. Woo has more than 17 years of experience counselling numerous Chinese and international companies, private equity firms, public sector entities, and investment and commercial banks on their securities offerings and investments across Asia. He advises on a broad range of business sectors, including energy and mining, financial services, real estate, agriculture, technology, media and telecommunications. Mr. Woo is a China Appointed Attesting Officer (2018).
Mr. Woo graduated from the University of Cambridge and is qualified to practise Hong Kong law. Prior to joining K.Y. Woo & Co, Mr. Woo was a partner in the Hong Kong offices of Latham & Watkins, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and Allen & Overy.
JOSEPHINE LEE
CONSULTANT
JOSEPHINE LEE
CONSULTANT
Ms. Josephine Lee served as a senior legal counsel for international law firms. Since then, she served as the Asia Pacific Managing Director and General Counsel of the Real Estate Investment Division of a global insurance company covering Asia (excluding Japan), and subsequently served as the Asia Pacific Head of Closing Services of another US listed investment management company for over 12 years. She has experience in establishing and leading a large legal team in more than 10 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. She is a trusted advisor to the multinational companies. She is the only female member appointed to the Asian Investment Committee and Asian Executive Committee.
Josephine was involved in the formation and operation of private equity funds, full-cycle cross-border investments (from acquisitions, financing/refinancing, asset management to disposal), guarantee and non-guaranteed loan financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other general corporate and commercial transactions.
Josephine is currently principally engaged in commercial real estate investments, private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, fund formation and operations, and other general corporate and commercial matters.
CHARLENE YUEN
Solicitor of HKSAR
CHARLENE YUEN
Solicitor of HKSAR
Charlene’s practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, financial regulatory and general corporate and commercial matters. She has experience in assisting clients in commercial disputes arising from contracts and commercial fraud. She also provides advice to listed and private companies on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions and regulatory compliance matters.
Recent experiences
Providing legal advice to a virtual asset exchange regarding its response to an investigation by the Securities and Futures Commission into the exchange's alleged involvement in an unauthorised collective investment scheme.
Providing legal assistance to fraud victims in applying to the court for the following orders:
1.Freezing Injunction against cryptocurrency wallets holding illicit assets
2.Bank Trust Order targeting operators of cryptocurrency platforms to secure funds
3.Norwich Pharmacal Order against relevant banks to compel disclosure of transaction records
Representing two Hong Kong companies in initiating arbitration proceedings at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) against their Singaporean commercial partner for contractual breach claims.
Representing a former company employee in defending against litigation alleging breaches of fiduciary duties and restrictive covenants under employment contracts.
Advising a dental practitioner in responding to an investigation by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) regarding alleged improper collection and use of patients' personal data, including formulation of legal submissions and compliance remediation strategies.
Represent clients in criminal investigations involving potential money laundering activities
Provide legal advice from the perspective of securities law for the legal structure of various virtual asset business models
BRIAN WONG
Solicitor of HKSAR
BRIAN WONG
Solicitor of HKSAR
Profile
Brian is a corporate finance and commercial lawyer. Prior to joining our firm, Brian completed the two-year traineeship program at a leading local law firm in Hong Kong specializing in commercial and corporate finance, and contentious commercial matters. He currently focuses on corporate finance and commercial matters, including bond issuance, private investments, advising Hong Kong public and private companies on compliance matters and other general commercial matters.
Brian graduated from the University of Southampton and obtained his Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) from the City University of Hong Kong and was admitted to practice in Hong Kong in 2023. He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Recent experiences
Capital market
Provide legal advice to Evoc Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2308) on its conditional privatization through the method of absorption merger and its delisting from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong ("SEHK").
Provided legal advice to Zhengjin Finance International (BVI) Limited (Stock Code: 5350) on the issuance of US$100 million guaranteed bonds maturing in 2023 and their listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Provided legal advice to Zhengjin Finance International (BVI) Limited on the issuance of US$80 million guaranteed bonds maturing in 2023 and their listing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Stock Code: 5552).
Others
Provided legal advice to a well-known Hong Kong catering chain enterprise on the sale of the controlling rights of its 11 companies ("Target Companies") at a consideration of HK$5 million and the subscription of shares of the Target Companies by strategic investors.
Provided legal advice to a listed issuer (mainly engaged in the concrete distribution business) regarding its resumption of trading on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, including matters related to the application for a review of the decision on reverse takeover made by the Listing Review Committee.
Assisted a multinational company (mainly engaged in the virtual asset business) in submitting an application for a virtual asset license to the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (including drafting the terms and conditions, platform service agreements, risk disclosure statements, and anti-money laundering compliance policies).
PRISTINE LO
Solicitor of HKSAR
PRISTINE LO
Solicitor of HKSAR
Profile
Ms. Pristine Lo is a corporate finance and commercial lawyer of our firm. Her practice focuses on corporate finance, commercial transactions and regulatory and compliance matters. She has experience in advising on initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing, regulatory compliance and other corporate matters.
Pristine graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Laws and completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Recent experiences
Capital market
Acted for Grande Capital Limited as the Hong Kong legal advisers of the sponsor in the initial public offering of Kwong Luen Engineering Holdings Limited (stock code: 1413) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Acted for Ample Capital Limited as the Hong Kong legal advisers of the sponsor in the initial public offering of SEM Holdings Limited (stock code: 9929) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Mergers & Acquisitions
Advised Glory Sun Land Group Limited (stock code: 299) on a very substantial disposal transaction
Advised Glory Sun Financial Group Limited (Currently known as Renze Harvest International Limited) (stock code: 1282) on a very substantial acquisition and exempted connected transaction
Advised Modern Living Investments Holdings Limited (stock code: 8426) in relation to a mandatory cash offer in relation to all issued shares of the company by Chun Wo Overseas Holdings Limited (stock code: 711)
Advised Khoon Group Limited (stock code: 924) in relation to a mandatory cash offer in relation to all issued shares of the company by a company in the British Virgin Islands
KELVIN LO
Solicitor of HKSAR
KELVIN LO
Solicitor of HKSAR
Kelvin focuses mainly on civil litigation. Prior to joining our firm, Kelvin completed his training at a prominent local firm in Hong Kong specializing in commercial litigation. He has experience in handling complex shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, land and succession disputes, commercial fraud and debt recovery matters. Additionally, Kelvin advises on general corporate and commercial matters, as well as regulatory compliance matters and probate matters.
Kelvin holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Warwick and a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) from the City University of Hong Kong.
Recent experiences
Representing a Mainland individual investor in an action seeking to set aside fraudulent transfer of shares and claiming against solicitors’ firm, its service company and Office Manager for negligence, breach of fiduciary duties and conspiracy to defraud
Representing a company in an action against solicitors’ firm for professional negligence and breach of fiduciary duties
Representing a Plaintiff (by next friend) in respect of the succession and beneficial ownership of land and properties in New Territories and interest in t’ong/wui
Representing creditors in debt recovering proceedings, including obtaining Charging Orders and Order for sales against landed properties and shares, and the execution thereof
Successful represented a pair of married couple in their claims against a migration consultancy company for damages for breach of duty of care and breach of contract
Represented an individual in defending the opposition to an injunction in respect of various hot wallets on various cryptocurrency platforms
ALBERT YIP
CHIEF STRATEGIST
ALBERT YIP
CHIEF STRATEGIST
Profile
Mr. Albert Yip has over 30 years of banking and financial services experience. During the past three decades, Mr. Yip was appointed as CEO, CFO, CSO, CAE and other C-Suite positions across Asia Pacific and the United States by Fortune 500 leaders in the banking and financial sectors.
Mr. Albert Yip has over 30 years of banking and financial services experience. During the past three decades, Mr. Yip was appointed as CEO, CFO, CSO, CAE and other C-Suite positions across Asia Pacific and the United States by Fortune 500 leaders in the banking and financial sectors.
Among his public duties in professional bodies, Mr. Yip currently serves as the Chairman of WealthTech Committee and Convenor of Investment Committee at IFTA, promoting the development and investment in fintech. Mr. Yip is also the Chairman of Investment Committee at Institute of ESG & Brenchmark as well as the Co-Chairman of External Affairs of TADS Awards. Previously, Mr. Yip was the Governor and Chairman of Professional Development Committee of the Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong (2016-2019) and the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee of CPA Australia (2015-2018).
ALAN WOO
Solicitor of HKSAR
ALAN WOO
Solicitor of HKSAR
Profile
Mr. Woo obtained his LLB and PCLL from the University of Hong Kong in 2003 and 2004 respectively after obtaining his BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California in 2000. Mr. Woo was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 2012. Before his admission, he was practising at the Hong Kong Bar between 2005 and 2012, with a litigation practice focusing on landlord & tenant, contractual disputes and commercial crime, and an advisory practice focusing on matters relating to fund setup, banking and SFC matters. Mr. Woo's current practice encompasses civil and criminal litigation, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial and China-related matters.
Mr. Woo was a member of the 7th and 8th China People's Consultative Conference of the Maoming municipality of Guangdong Province, the 10th All China Youth Federation Jiangsu Province, the Hong Kong United Youth Association and the YElites Association.
Mr. Woo is a consultant to China Taxation Agency Co Ltd, the premier tax firm in China.
SIU TSZ HIM
Solicitor of HKSAR
SIU TSZ HIM
Solicitor of HKSAR
Profile
Tsz Him is an Associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice of Henry Yu & Associates. His practice focuses on construction litigation and arbitration, and regularly represents multinational corporations, start-ups and private clients. Tsz Him has represented clients on various construction-related disputes before the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). Tsz him has also represented clients across a range of commercial litigations in court and arbitrations including cross-border commercial disputes, virtual asset (cryptocurrency) tracing and recovery, shareholder disputes, as well as in investigations and/or criminal proceedings by law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong and abroad, such as the SFC and the ICAC. Tsz Him graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and obtained his Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) from The University of Hong Kong. Tsz Him was admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 2022. He is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
CLARA YUEN
Solicitor of HKSAR
CLARA YUEN
Solicitor of HKSAR
Profile
Ms. Clara Yuen is a corporate finance and commercial lawyer of our firm. Her practice focuses on equity and debt financing, commercial transactions and regulatory and compliance matters, including bond offerings, private equity financings, initial public offerings, fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, licence applications (including securities licences, trust licence, money service operator licence, etc.) and providing legal advisory and compliance services to Hong Kong listed companies, other regulated entities and private companies.
Clara’s recent experiences include assisting three PRC state-owned enterprises in their offshore bond offerings and listings and assisting two technology companies in pre-IPO financing and listing on the NASDAQ stock market in the United States. In addition, Clara regularly advises on start-up fundraising and private equity investments.
Clara graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She completed her Juris Doctor (JD) degree and the Professional Certificate in Laws (PCLL) at the University of Hong Kong.
RYAN HUANG
Registered Foreign Lawyer (PRC)
RYAN HUANG
Registered Foreign Lawyer (PRC)
Profile
Mr. Huang is a partner of JD Investment Management Limited (Hong Kong), a senior partner and lawyer of Shanghai Pusheng Law Firm (Shanghai), a consultant of Beijing Yuqingtang Law Firm (Beijing) and Guangdong Zhuhe Law Firm (Shenzhen) and a consultant of Rising Glory Finance Limited (Hong Kong).
He has over 10 years of experience in providing professional legal service, and investment and financing experience in the capital markets as well as in corporate investment and financing. He is familiar with the capital markets and regulatory regimes in the Mainland China, Hong Kong and the United States. He is now mainly focusing in providing overall cross-border investment and financing solutions for enterprises, including domestic and overseas listing, cross-border investment with mergers and acquisitions, corporate investment management and direct equity investment.