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Law, Your Way.
Lawyers who know
your business.

Yau & Associates advises businesses, investors and decision-makers on corporate transactions, commercial arrangements and governance matters.

We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives, navigate complexity and deliver advice that is practical, commercially informed and aligned with business objectives.

Why Clients Choose Us
  • Direct partner involvement

    Senior lawyers are closely involved throughout every engagement.

  • Commercially focused advice

    We combine legal expertise with commercial judgement to support better decisions.

  • Responsive service

    We understand the importance of timely, clear and practical advice.

  • Long-term relationships

    We invest in understanding our clients and their businesses.


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Why Yau & Associates

Built around how businesses actually work.

The firm traces its roots to 2009 and has been relaunched as a leaner, partner-led practice focused on agility, commercial judgement and hands-on delivery.

Our approach is grounded in business reality and informed by how organisations actually operate.

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An Extension of Your Team

Businesses occasionally require additional legal capacity. We are often able to support as an extension of our clients' legal teams, providing experienced lawyers who understand the business and can integrate quickly.

Seamless Support

Additional legal capability when business needs require it.

  • Temporary in-house support
  • Business-as-usual legal advisory
  • Transaction support
  • Project-based legal capability
Our Services
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Corporate & Commercial

Practical legal support for commercial arrangements, contracts, joint ventures and day-to-day operations.

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M&A & Transactions

Strategic advice for acquisitions, disposals, investments and corporate restructurings from planning to completion.

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Governance & Compliance

Governance frameworks, internal investigations and compliance solutions that support sustainable and responsible business.

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Employment

Practical employment advice aligned with business objectives and organisational priorities.

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Meet Our Lawyers
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Yau Yee Ming

Yau Yee Ming

Partner

Lawyer. Business adviser. Cross-border strategist.

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Lim Yam Poh

Lim Yam Poh

Partner

Governance. Regulation. Leadership.

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Narina Hilmy

Narina Hilmy

Senior Associate

Transactions. Execution. Commercial delivery.

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Geraldine Leng

Geraldine Leng

Senior Associate

Corporate adviser. Transaction support. Employment counsel.

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Practical legal advice. Commercial outcomes.