Shirley Au Yeung
About Shirley Au Yeung
Shirley Au Yeung is a Senior Professional Support Lawyer specializing in Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive legal experience, including previous roles at Allen & Overy, the Financial Reporting Council, and the Securities and Futures Commission.
Current Role at Linklaters
Shirley Au Yeung serves as a Senior Professional Support Lawyer in the Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations department at Linklaters. She has held this position since 2020, contributing her expertise to support legal professionals within the firm. Her role involves providing legal research, drafting guidance, and ensuring compliance with current legal standards and practices.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Prior to her current role, Shirley worked at Allen & Overy as a Senior Associate in Litigation from 1998 to 2007. During her nine years at the firm, she gained significant experience in handling complex litigation matters, which laid the foundation for her future roles in legal support and counsel.
Legal Counsel at Financial Reporting Council
Shirley served as Legal Counsel at the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) from 2012 to 2016. In this role, she provided legal advice and support on regulatory matters, contributing to the enforcement of financial reporting standards and practices.
Experience at Securities and Futures Commission
From 2017 to 2019, Shirley worked as Associate Director in the Enforcement, Policy & International division at the Securities and Futures Commission. Her responsibilities included overseeing enforcement actions and developing policies related to securities and futures regulations.
Education Background at UNSW
Shirley Au Yeung studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where she achieved a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). She has also been pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at UNSW since 1996, further enhancing her academic credentials and knowledge in commerce and law.