Chu Strengthens the Firm’s Hong Kong Office and Enhances Capabilities for Transactions and Client Services in Greater China and Neighboring Regions
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced that Yang Chu has joined the firm as a corporate partner in its Hong Kong office. Chu brings a wealth of experience in corporate transactions and bolsters the firm’s presence in Asia, offering strategic support for existing client matters and future growth opportunities in the region.
Yang's arrival reinforces our long-standing commitment to serving the legal and business communities in Greater China and neighboring regions, said Doug Clark, managing partner at Wilson Sonsini. Bringing on a talented practitioner like Yang—who is highly regarded by enterprise clients, banks, and across the market—will further enhance our capabilities as deal activity continues to accelerate. His extensive deal experience, legal acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit make him a welcome addition to our already impressive team.
Chu’s practice focuses on a wide range of corporate transactions, including Hong Kong IPOs, follow-on equity and debt offerings, public and private mergers and acquisitions, privatizations, and pre-IPO and cross-over financings. He has worked across multiple sectors, with a focus on healthcare and life sciences, technology, media, and consumer and retail. Chu also has significant experience advising Hong Kong–listed companies on post-listing compliance, corporate governance, executive compensation, and related regulatory matters.
Yang’s joining supports the continued growth of our Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and reflects our dedication to serving clients across Greater China and the broader Asia-Pacific region, said Weiheng Chen, senior partner and head of Wilson Sonsini’s Greater China practice. With rising demand for sophisticated and creative counsel who can provide not only advice, but also solutions to clients, his strong track record in capital markets and transactional work will further strengthen our ability to help clients navigate and capture strategic opportunities in this evolving market.
A dual-qualified solicitor admitted to practice in Hong Kong and England and Wales, Chu earned his LL.B. from the London School of Economics. He was previously a partner in the Hong Kong office of a leading international law firm.
Chu’s proficiency in capital markets and other practice areas has earned him prestigious recognition across top legal rankings. He has been ranked in Chambers Global and the Greater China Region for Capital Markets: Equity (International Firms) and recognized as a Next Generation Partner for Capital Markets (Equity) in Hong Kong by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Additionally, IFLR1000 has named him a Rising Star Partner for Capital Markets: Equity in China. Chu was awarded “Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)” at the Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards in 2023 and was included in China Business Law Journal’s prestigious “A-List” in 2021.
Wilson Sonsini has a reputation for advising on some of the most innovative, high-profile, and complex deals, said Chu. The ability to draw on the firm's comprehensive platform of practice areas and industry groups will be a tremendous asset. I have long been impressed by the outstanding team of lawyers in Greater China, and I look forward to collaborating with them—as well as with our colleagues in the U.S. and Europe—to deliver exceptional results.
This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.