Biography

Experience

Eddie Look joined Tanner De Witt in 2002 and became a partner in 2009. He is currently the head of the Corporate and Commercial practice at the firm, and also leads the non-contentious Wills, Probate and Trusts practice area. With over two decades of commercial practice in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region, he has worked on numerous high-profile transactions across international jurisdictions including China, the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, the US, Mexico, and Australia.

His work in wills, probate and trusts includes advising members of high-net-worth family offices on membership and directorship of family group charity companies, advising European private banks on Hong Kong law aspects of mortgage loans granted to Hong Kong family trusts, acting for trustees on obligations and duties in contentious family trusts, and acting for executrices in contentious probate matters involving families with significant share interests in Hong Kong listed companies.

Specialty

Eddie Look specializes in **Wills, Probate and Trusts**, working closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. His expertise in this area is recognized by leading legal publications. He is also recognized as a leading lawyer for his handling of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and joint ventures.

Education

Eddie Look graduated from McGill University with both an LLB and BCL degree in 1997, completing the dual degree program in four years. He was admitted to practice in Hong Kong in April 2001.

Achievements and Recognition

  • Head of Corporate and Commercial Practice at Tanner De Witt, a position he has held as a partner since 2009
  • Head of Non-Contentious Wills, Probate and Trusts Practice at Tanner De Witt, where he works with high-net-worth individuals and families
  • Head of Immigration Practice at Tanner De Witt
  • Ranked in Chambers and Partners Greater China Region Guide for 13 years in Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms (Band 3)
  • Recognized as Leading Lawyer for Corporate M&A by Asialaw in 2015
  • Recognized as a leading lawyer by multiple publications for his legal work in Asia, with praise for handling cross-border M&A, private equity transactions, and joint ventures
  • Member of the International Bar Association
  • Member of The Law Society of Hong Kong
Practice Areas