Atty. Sharon Ping Yau

Atty. Sharon Ping Yau

Sharon Ping Yau is a lawyer practicing cross-border counseling, international trade, commercial and financial transactions and 3 other areas of law. Sharon received a degree from University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law in 1989, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Sharon Ping Yau at a glance

Sharon Ping Yau is a business, m&a, and international attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Hong Kong (1991), England and Wales (1992), New York (1995), and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1995). Educated at University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law (P.C.LL., 1989) and University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law (LL.B. P.C.LL., 1988). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco Law Society of Hong Kong State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sharon Ping Yau is a lawyer practicing cross-border counseling, international trade, commercial and financial transactions and 3 other areas of law
  • Sharon received a degree from University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law in 1989, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Sharon practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sharon Ping Yau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon Ping Yau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sharon Ping Yau

Where is Sharon Ping Yau's law office located?
Sharon Ping Yau's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sharon Ping Yau handle?
Sharon Ping Yau focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sharon Ping Yau practiced law?
Sharon Ping Yau has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Sharon Ping Yau go to law school?
Sharon Ping Yau earned their education at (P.C.LL., 1989); (LL.B. P.C.LL., 1988).
How can I contact Sharon Ping Yau for a consultation?
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Education

P.C.LL.
University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
- 1989
LL.B. P.C.LL.
University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Hong Kong
Admitted: 1991
England and Wales
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1995
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1995

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