The multinational law firm is strengthening its Singapore based ASEAN corporate practice, bringing on board a M&A and private equity transactions practitioner.
London-based law firm DLA Piper has appointed David Kuo as partner in its corporate practice, based in Singapore, it said in a press release on Tuesday.
Kuo brings to the firm extensive experience in a broad range of transactions in Asia and the U.S. He was previously partner at law firm Milbank since 2015, where he advised on M&A and private equity transactions, particularly in the real estate, technology and energy sectors. He was also a partner at Allen & Overy in Hong Kong since 2013.
Expanding Regional Practice
Kuo's appointment follows the recent hires of partners Philip Lee and Vincent Seah in Singapore, and Stephen Wong in Hong Kong.
«Singapore is a key strategic office for growth and a hub for our ASEAN offering,» Li Qiang, co-regional managing partner in Asia, said about the hire.
