Teck Yion Chong
About Teck Yion Chong
Teck Yion Chong is the Managing Counsel and Head of Legal for the Asia Pacific Region at CIBC, with extensive experience in corporate finance and equity capital markets legal matters.
Current Role at CIBC
Teck Yion Chong is currently serving as the Managing Counsel and Head of Legal for the Asia Pacific Region at CIBC. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he has been in this role since 2016. In this capacity, he oversees legal operations and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region.
Role at UBS
Teck Yion Chong holds the position of Executive Director, Legal Counsel at UBS. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he has been with the company since 2007. His responsibilities include advising on legal matters related to equity capital markets and corporate finance, as well as managing legal operations across multiple Asian jurisdictions.
Previous Experience at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
From 2004 to 2007, Teck Yion Chong worked as an Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in handling various legal issues in corporate finance and equity capital markets.
Academic Background
Teck Yion Chong completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Pennsylvania, studying from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) degree at the National University of Singapore, graduating in 1997 after four years of study. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in legal matters.
Legal Specializations
Specializing in equity capital markets and corporate finance legal issues, Teck Yion Chong has extensive experience across multiple Asian jurisdictions, including China and Hong Kong. He is adept at managing legal operations and ensuring regulatory compliance, drawing upon his comprehensive background in both private and public corporate finance legal matters.