Atty. Simon Luk
Simon Luk is a lawyer practicing corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, life sciences and 2 other areas of law. Simon received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Corporate / Securities & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Simon Luk at a Glance
Simon Luk is a Managing Partner, Hong Kong Office based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), District of Columbia (1989), and Hong Kong (2003). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1978) and Columbia University (A.B., 1975). Active member of New York State Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Hong Kong Law Society. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Luk
- Simon Luk is a lawyer practicing corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, life sciences and 2 other areas of law
- Simon received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Simon practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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Simon Luk's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon Luk handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
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International Law in Chicago
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Simon Luk
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Simon Luk's practice in the field of business, m&a, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Simon Luk brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, District of Columbia, and Hong Kong, Simon Luk can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and international, Simon Luk can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Simon Luk attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Simon Luk Handles in Chicago
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