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Denise Shiu
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Denise Shiu is a prominent partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, specializing in international mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and foreign direct investment transactions in China and Asia. She joined the firm in 2010 and became a partner in 2015. Prior to her tenure at Cleary Gottlieb, she worked as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2005 to 2009.12
Notable Experience
Denise has been involved in several significant transactions, including:
- Advising TPG on the going private transaction of United Family Healthcare.
- Assisting Starbucks in its strategic partnership with Sequoia Capital China.
- Facilitating American Express's establishment of a joint venture with LianLian Pay in China.
- Working on various transactions for HOPU, including investments in SenseTime and Trax Ltd..1
Recognition
Recently, Denise was shortlisted for the Private Equity: Foreign Firms Lawyer of the Year award at The Legal 500 China Awards 2024, highlighting her influence and expertise in the field.3
Education
Denise Shiu attended Phillips Exeter Academy and has built a reputable career in law, focusing on complex financial transactions and regulatory issues related to foreign investments in China.2
Her professional accomplishments reflect her deep understanding of both legal frameworks and market dynamics within the region.
