Edward Yau

Edward Yau

Associate

Email

edward.yau@aoshearman.com

Phone

+852 2974 7215

Offices

Hong Kong SAR

V-CARD
Edward has experience of a wide range of cybersecurity, data protection and technology matters.

He has experience in managing complex data incidents with notification obligations in multiple jurisdictions. He has also advised on outsourcing transactions and technology and privacy regulatory issues.

Edward has been named a Rising Star in the Data Protection and Cyber Security category by the Legal 500 APAC 2024 Hong Kong & China guide.

Expertise

Technology
Recognition
“Rising Star, Data Protection and Cyber Security category
”
Legal 500 APAC, 2024 Hong Kong & China guide

Qualifications

Admissions

Solicitor, Hong Kong SAR, 2021

Solicitor, England and Wales, 2023

Academic

Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, The University of Hong Kong, 2018

Bachelor of Laws, The University of Hong Kong, 2017

Bachelor of Business Administration (Law), The University of Hong Kong, 2016

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Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.