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Iris Choi
Non-Equity Partner
Zhong Lun Law Firm LLP
Iris Choi advises on high-value real estate transactions and disputes across Hong Kong’s logistics, commercial, mixed-use and residential sectors. Her work encompasses wide range of matters including land use issues, title issues, land grant conditions, bespoke transactional, restructuring, mortgage and leasing arrangement.
Iris is a trusted legal adviser to Asia Logistics Hub – SF Centre, a logistics-focused REIT listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and valued at HKD 5,620 million as of December 2024. She acts for leading Hong Kong developers, including Henderson Group on sophisticated tenancy matters, strategic lease restructurings and land-use modifications involving landmark properties such as H Queen’s, AIA Tower and Kolour Mall. Her advice assist clients in mitigating legal risk, maximizing value and attracting premium tenants across major assets. Cross-border, she structured a JPY 5 billion secured loan facility for a major Japanese financial institution through a multi-tiered lending arrangement. Her work include crafting bespoke mortgage documentation, coordinating multi-jurisdictional legal opinions, and aligning lender priorities to facilitate seamless execution.
In the past year, Iris spearheaded a comprehensive modernization of her firm’s real estate practice, introducing advanced digital platforms and AI-driven data management systems to streamline large-scale transactions and en-bloc leasing projects. These innovations have significantly enhanced transactional efficiency, minimized processing errors, and shortened preparation timelines - allowing lawyers to focus on complex legal matters.
Clients describe Iris as a knowledgeable, pragmatic and thoroughly professional legal adviser who delivers clear, actionable solutions with precision and responsiveness. Recognized as a rising star in Hong Kong’s legal sector, her vision is to integrate technology with legal advisory services - enhancing client experience and positioning the firm at the forefront of institutional and cross-border real estate work.