Atty. Wai Ling Chan

Atty. Wai Ling Chan

Wai Ling Chan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities & investment fraud, business and 1 other area of law. Wai received a degree from University of Sydney in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years.

New York New York 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Wai Ling Chan at a glance

Wai Ling Chan is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, securities, creditor rights, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at University of Sydney (LL.B. B.Sc., 1994) and University of Sydney (B.Sc. Hons, 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wai Ling Chan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities & investment fraud, business and 1 other area of law
  • Wai received a degree from University of Sydney in 1992, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Wai practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Wai Ling Chan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wai Ling Chan 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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Securities Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wai Ling Chan

Where is Wai Ling Chan's law office located?
Wai Ling Chan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wai Ling Chan handle?
Wai Ling Chan focuses on business, securities, creditor rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Wai Ling Chan practiced law?
Wai Ling Chan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Wai Ling Chan go to law school?
Wai Ling Chan earned their education at (LL.B. B.Sc., 1994); (B.Sc. Hons, 1992).
How can I contact Wai Ling Chan for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B. B.Sc.
University of Sydney
- 1994
B.Sc. Hons
University of Sydney
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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