Lawyer from Nixon Peabody switches to RPC after five-month employment hiatus
Hilda Chan Joins RPC in Hong Kong, Strengthening Asia Corporate Practice
Hilda Chan has recently joined RPC as a partner in Hong Kong, bolstering the firm's corporate practice in Asia. With over 15 years of experience, Chan brings a wealth of knowledge in advising clients on M&A, private equity, capital markets, restructurings, and general corporate matters [3][5].
Chan's appointment at RPC has been warmly welcomed and is considered a key addition to the firm's team in Hong Kong. Her practice aligns perfectly with RPC's strategic ambitions, making her a valuable asset [1]. Charles Allen, head of RPC's Hong Kong office, praised Chan as commercially minded, collaborative, and well-respected in the market.
RPC's corporate practice has been expanding across Asia in recent years, and the firm has added corporate specialists in both Hong Kong and Singapore. Last year, the Singapore office recruited M&A partners Kiat Wee Lau and Kenneth Leong from local firm Quahe Woo & Palmer [2].
Chan's addition to the team in Hong Kong means that RPC now has 11 partners based permanently in the city. Moreover, her expertise extends beyond traditional corporate law, as she also has a technology practice, providing counsel on data privacy, cybersecurity matters, and emerging company transactions.
While Chan's specific professional experiences at firms such as Troutman Sanders, Sidley Austin, Dorsey & Whitney, and Nixon Peabody are not extensively documented in the available search results, her career path has been marked by notable positions. Chan became a partner at Dorsey & Whitney in 2020, and before that, she worked at Nixon Peabody. However, her tenure at Nixon Peabody was brief, as she departed after a five-month stint [4].
With Chan's addition, RPC reintroduces a dedicated China offering, as her expertise in advising clients on Chinese transactions and her familiarity with the PRC market make her an ideal fit for this role [6]. Chan's arrival at RPC comes at a time when PRC client activity is regaining momentum, making her a welcome addition to the team [7].
- Hilda Chan, with her expertise in data privacy, technology, and corporate law, will be utilizing her knowledge to advise clients on business matters related to finance, law, and technology, as well as data privacy and cybersecurity.
- The expansion of RPC's corporate practice in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, is also aimed at strengthening their capacity to assist clients with complex transactions in the Chinese market, including those concerning finance, business, law, and technology.
