Appleby is delighted to welcome Calamus Huang to its Hong Kong office, effective 22 September 2025. Her appointment strengthens the firm’s expanding corporate practice in Greater China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Calamus brings extensive experience in cross-border corporate transactions, including public offerings, M&A, restructuring, private equity fund formation and regulatory compliance. Her arrival enhances the firm’s ability to serve clients in complex multi-jurisdictional matters, particularly involving Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law.
Prior to joining Appleby, Calamus previously served as a Partner at an offshore firm in Shanghai, where she was instrumental in expanding the corporate practice, building a high-performing team, and driving significant revenue growth. Before that, Calamus has gained over a decade of experience at top-tier international law firms, including Sidley Austin, Latham & Watkins, and Linklaters. Calamus has earned repeated recognition for her leadership on high-profile transactions and her accolades include being named among the Growth Drivers (International) in the A-List by China Business Law Journal and featured in the Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice list.
David Bulley, Managing Partner of Appleby Hong Kong and Mainland China, said: “Calamus’s impressive track record in transactional work and deep understanding of offshore structures align perfectly with our firm’s strategic focus. Her experience as a former partner at another offshore law firm, combined with her strong market reputation, significantly enhances our ability to support clients in the dynamic Asian market.”
