Ivy Chan is a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with extensive experience in commercial real estate, corporate law, and banking & finance. Her legal practice focuses on real estate transactions, including commercial leasing, acquisitions, disposals, investment, development, financing, and property management. She has advised clients on a broad spectrum of real estate matters, from structuring complex transactions to handling day-to-day legal issues related to property ownership and management.
With a deep understanding of large-scale property transactions, Ivy has worked on deals involving substantial retail, office, mixed-use, leisure, and industrial property portfolios. Her experience extends to drafting and negotiating construction documents for development projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Beyond real estate, Ivy has been involved in general corporate transactions, including syndicated loans, cross-border lending, and corporate reorganization. Her ability to navigate complex financial structures makes her a valuable legal advisor for clients involved in high-value real estate financing.
Prior to joining Simon Reid-Kay & Associates in 2024 as a Registered Foreign Lawyer, Ivy served as Assistant Legal Counsel at Hutchison Property Group in Hong Kong, where she played a key role in real estate investment and development projects. She also gained experience at prominent law firms, including Charltons Law and Tanner De Witt Solicitors, handling corporate and real estate-focused legal matters.
Ive Chan Career history:
- Registered Foreign Lawyer, Simon Reid-Kay & Associates, Hong Kong – 2024-present
- Assistant Legal Counsel, Hutchison Property Group, Hong Kong – 2022-2024
- Registered Foreign Lawyer, Charltons Law, Hong Kong – 2021-2022
- Registered Foreign Lawyer, Tanner De Witt Solicitors, Hong Kong – 2020-2021
- Associate, Freedman + Hilmi LLP, London – 2016-2019
Ivy Chan Legal qualifications:
- Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2016
- Registered Foreign Lawyer (England and Wales), Hong Kong
Languages:
- English
- Cantonese
Fluent in English and Cantonese, Ivy effectively advises a diverse client base, from international investors to local property developers. Her analytical approach and attention to detail make her a trusted legal advisor, helping clients navigate the complexities of real estate transactions and investment strategies in Hong Kong and beyond.
