Appleby is pleased to announce the appointment of Lily Miao as Partner in the Corporate department of its Hong Kong office. This appointment marks the third significant appointment to our Hong Kong team this year and the fifth high profile partner hire into the Asia team in the past 12 months, signifying our dedication to expanding and strengthening our presence in this dynamic region.
Lily brings close to 15 years of extensive experience in both offshore and onshore markets in Asia, with a focus on banking and finance transactions, particularly in fund financing. Her appointment underscores Appleby’s commitment to providing tailored solutions and market leading legal services to clients in Hong Kong and across Asia.
Lily offers guidance to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from major international and PRC banks and financial institutions to listed and private corporations and investment funds. With her proficiency in multiple languages, being a native speaker of English, Mandarin, and Shanghainese, and fluent in Cantonese and German, she further supports Appleby’s capacity to cater to a diverse client base in the region.
Prior to joining Appleby, Lily worked at another offshore law firm in Hong Kong, as well as at Clifford Chance’s offices in Hong Kong, London, and Singapore.
David Bulley, Managing Partner, Hong Kong and Shanghai Offices commented, “We are absolutely delighted to have Lily join our rapidly growing Hong Kong office. With her extensive background and specialised expertise in fund financing, Lily represents a strategic hire who intersects with our leading banking and finance and fund practices to further support our offering in Asia. Lily is part of our growth strategy of bringing in dynamic and business focussed individuals who have a commitment to delivering unparalleled client service and to driving strategic growth in our key Asia markets.”
