Joey Chong
About Joey Chong
Joey Chong is an Associate at A&O Shearman in London, having previously worked at Allen & Overy and other law firms. He holds a GDL and an LLM in Commercial Legal Practice from BPP Law School, and a BSc in Philosophy and Economics from LSE.
Work at A&O Shearman
Joey Chong currently serves as an Associate at A&O Shearman, a role he has held since 2024. He is based in the London area of the United Kingdom. In this position, he applies his legal expertise in a dynamic environment, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the firm.
Education and Expertise
Joey Chong studied at BPP Law School, where he completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from 2018 to 2019 and the LLM in Commercial Legal Practice from 2019 to 2020. He also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), earning a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Economics from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he participated in an Erasmus year at Sciences Po from 2015 to 2016.
Background
Joey Chong has a diverse professional background in the legal field. He began his career with a part-time role as a Facilities Assistant at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in 2017. He also worked as an Administrative Assistant at Kingsley Napley in 2018 and held a part-time position as a Finance Administrator at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in 2017.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Joey Chong has significant experience at Allen & Overy, where he worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 2020 to 2022 and later as an Associate in the Antitrust/Competition department from 2022 to 2024. He also participated in a Vacation Scheme at Allen & Overy in 2017, gaining early exposure to the legal profession.