Legal Counsel

Residential Property

Expertise

So Yung is a highly experienced legal consultant specialising in UK residential property transactions, providing tailored advice to buyers and investors navigating the UK real estate market. With in-depth knowledge of both resale properties and off-plan and new-build developments, she manages the entire conveyancing process from initial due diligence to final completion. So Yung’s client-centric approach and multilingual capabilities make her an invaluable resource for international clients seeking clarity and reassurance throughout their property transactions. 

Experience Highlights

  • Advising foreign buyers on off-plan, new-build, and resale property acquisitions in major UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Birmingham. 
  • Guiding first-time buyers through the UK conveyancing process with clarity and reassurance. 
  • Providing legal guidance to overseas investors on UK property regulations and compliance requirements. 
  • Actively participating in overseas property exhibitions, assisting clients with legal queries, reservation agreements, and seamless onboarding. 

Sector Expertise 

  • Transfer of equity
  • Remortgaging and mortgage redemptions
  • Off-plan and new-build property acquisitions
  • Resale property transactions

Career History

Previous Law Firms

  • Gateley Legal, Associate (Mar 2023 – Dec 2025) 
  • Charles Russell Speechlys, Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales) (Nov 2021 – Mar 2023) 
  • Sternberg Reed, Solicitor (Jun 2021 – Oct 2021) 
  • Taylor Rose MW, Solicitor (Mar 2021 – Jun 2021) 
  • Taylor Rose MW, Trainee Solicitor (Mar 2019 – Mar 2021) 

Education

  • The University of Law, Master’s Degree, LLM LPC (2014 – 2015) 
  • The University of Law, Master’s Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) (2012 – 2014) 
  • University of Kent, Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration (BA Hons) (2009 – 2012) 

Languages

  • English 
  • Cantonese 
  • Mandarin 

Expertise

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So Yung is a highly experienced legal consultant specialising in UK residential property transactions, providing tailored advice to buyers and investors navigating the UK real estate market. With in-depth knowledge of both resale properties and off-plan and new-build developments, she manages the entire conveyancing process from initial due diligence to final completion. So Yung’s client-centric approach and multilingual capabilities make her an invaluable resource for international clients seeking clarity and reassurance throughout their property transactions. 

Experience Highlights

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  • Advising foreign buyers on off-plan, new-build, and resale property acquisitions in major UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Birmingham. 
  • Guiding first-time buyers through the UK conveyancing process with clarity and reassurance. 
  • Providing legal guidance to overseas investors on UK property regulations and compliance requirements. 
  • Actively participating in overseas property exhibitions, assisting clients with legal queries, reservation agreements, and seamless onboarding. 

Sector Expertise 

  • Transfer of equity
  • Remortgaging and mortgage redemptions
  • Off-plan and new-build property acquisitions
  • Resale property transactions

Career History

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Previous Law Firms

  • Gateley Legal, Associate (Mar 2023 – Dec 2025) 
  • Charles Russell Speechlys, Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales) (Nov 2021 – Mar 2023) 
  • Sternberg Reed, Solicitor (Jun 2021 – Oct 2021) 
  • Taylor Rose MW, Solicitor (Mar 2021 – Jun 2021) 
  • Taylor Rose MW, Trainee Solicitor (Mar 2019 – Mar 2021) 

Education

  • The University of Law, Master’s Degree, LLM LPC (2014 – 2015) 
  • The University of Law, Master’s Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) (2012 – 2014) 
  • University of Kent, Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration (BA Hons) (2009 – 2012) 

Languages

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  • English 
  • Cantonese 
  • Mandarin 

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