Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a notable presence in the M&A space and is well versed in foreign direct investment and domestic transactions in a number of jurisdictions. The firm assists major Chinese clients on outbound mandates across Asia as well as advising on their investments into Europe and the USA. It maintains a focus on inbound transactions to Australia, with notable experience in tech-related deals, and is widely recognised for its extensive global network, with noted expertise in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand. The practice also continues to represent a number of major investment banks.
Luke Gannon is head of the firm's Hong Kong corporate/M&A team, while Li Qiang and Roy Chan lead the Mainland China practice. Shane Bilardi is a key contact for Australia, while Joe Bauerschmidt is a key point of contact for clients in Singapore. Ishida Masahiko is head of corporate in Tokyo.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for Digital Edge (Singapore) on its acquisition of the remaining 33% share held by the original founders of Indonet, increasing Digital Edge (Singapore)'s majority investment in the company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team draws upon expertise from within the firm locally and globally as needed. The lawyers have exemplary communication and service."
"The team's expertise and the global presence of collaborative offices enable them to provide a holistic and integrated solution for a global company and maintain the consistency of the service team."
"The team draws upon expertise from within the firm locally and globally as needed. The lawyers have exemplary communication and service."
"The team's expertise and the global presence of collaborative offices enable them to provide a holistic and integrated solution for a global company and maintain the consistency of the service team."