New partner

JSM bolsters top-tier Employment & Benefits team

Joe Kamho Choy rejoins JSM as a partner and Co-Head of the Employment & Benefits team. Joe is the firm’s first partner hire since reverting to JSM.
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A pre-eminent law firm in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong icon returns

Our vision is to help support our clients and the broader community in Hong Kong to capitalise on the exciting and unique range of local and global opportunities the city offers.
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New World Development

Hong Kong real estate counsel on landmark HK$88.2 billion financing

JSM acted as Hong Kong real estate counsel to New World Development Company Limited in its HK$88.2 billion financing. This transaction stands among one of the largest and most complex real estate-backed financings in Hong Kong's history.
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LEGOLAND Shanghai

Supporting Merlin Entertainments in achieving a new milestone

Development of China’s first LEGOLAND Resort and the largest LEGOLAND park in the world at the time of opening.
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Asian Financial Forum 2025

Powering the next growth engine

JSM was a collaborating partner at the 2025 Asian Financial Forum (AFF), facilitating the exchange of insights among influential leaders in the global economy. Our Commercial Managing Partner Hannah Ha, led an insightful panel titled “Global Spectrum – Forging Regional Capital Markets Collaboration.
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Introducing JSM

Homegrown.
Global outlook.

Our story is more than 160 years old. It is a story that demonstrates the resilience, spirit and strength the people of Hong Kong are renowned for, as our city grew from the small provincial port in Southern China to become the leading global financial and legal centre that it is today.

When the world has changed so has our firm – always taking the initiative to find the best course through unchartered territory for our clients, the community and our people.

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Our story is more than 160 years old. It is a story that demonstrates the resilience, spirit and strength the people of Hong Kong are renowned for, as our city grew from the small provincial port in Southern China to become the leading global financial and legal centre that it is today.

When the world has changed so has our firm – always taking the initiative to find the best course through unchartered territory for our clients, the community and our people.

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Who we are

Established in 1863.

Reinvented in 2024.

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Books|Brochures/Guides|Legal updates 22 August 2026
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Respecting, supporting and empowering our people at work and in the community.
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Advancing sustainability and empowering communities for a better future.
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Legal service as a catalyst for community change.
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At Johnson Stokes & Master, we provide a pathway for your professional growth and advancement. With our deep-rooted and extensive history, we invite you to explore current opportunities to join us, thrive in a supportive environment, and make a meaningful impact for our clients.
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