May-Si Hau, LL.M./MBL

May-Si Hau is a senior associate, responsible for the China Desk in Geneva and practicing in the firm’s corporate department. As a native Chinese speaking Swiss qualified attorney, she strengthens the commercial relationship between Switzerland and China.

May-Si Hau advises Swiss and international clients in M&A, Private Equity and restructuring transactions as well as in their activities relating to China. Furthermore, she assists Chinese individuals and companies when investing in Switzerland. Her experience in cross-border transactions enables her to anticipate and identify requirements and issues particularly in the Chinese environment.

In addition, May-Si Hau regularly advises clients in setting up a company and provides support in so-called corporate housekeeping and in corporate governance matters. Her activity also includes advice on commercial contracts as well as on relocation aspects to Switzerland.

Before joining MLL Legal, May-Si Hau graduated from the university of Lausanne, with specializations in business law and in litigation, magna cum laude. She continued with postgraduate studies with a Master of Advanced Studies (M.A.S.) in Business Law – LL.M./MBL, with high honours, from the Universities of Lausanne and of Geneva. May-Si Hau gained professional experience working as a junior legal counsel at Lonza. She joined a well renowned law firm based in Lausanne as a junior associate. She then worked as Ad hoc law clerk in the district courts in Lausanne and in Nyon, where she gained practical experience in civil proceedings. May-Si Hau is a native French and Cantonese speaker and is fluent in English and in German.