Ashurst ADTLaw bolsters Asia corporate transactions offering with a focus on the real estate industry
19 June 2023
Ashurst ADTLaw has appointed Chok Zheng Kai as an associate director in the corporate real estate practice, based in Singapore, to capitalise significant growth opportunities across sectors.
Joining from Allen & Gledhill, Zheng Kai specialises in corporate real estate transactions and is experienced in advising publicly-listed and private corporations, private equity property funds, asset and REIT managers, property developers and other entities in their dealings of real estate in Singapore and the region.
Zheng Kai advises on a wide spectrum of real estate transactions including acquisitions, divestments, sale and leasebacks, management, development and leasing (for both as landlords and tenants) of offices, malls, warehouses, industrial buildings, serviced apartments, hotels, mixed-use developments and other specialised facilities such as hospitals and medical centres, aircraft hangars and data centres. Zheng Kai is qualified as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore.
Frank Bi, co-head of Ashurst's Asia corporate transactions, commented, "I am delighted to welcome Zheng Kai on board. Zheng Kai is experienced in handling a wide range of real estate transactions and he will provide us invaluable industry insights that are vital to the success of a transaction. The appointment demonstrates our continuous investment to grow in the region. His market knowledge and industry expertise will add bench strength to our existing capabilities and enable us to better service our clients."
Zheng Kai added, "I am excited to join Ashurst ADTLaw, given the firm's exceptionally strong global network. Ashurst ADTLaw is known for its collaborative culture and client centric approach, and I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to further develop the firm's practice in Asia."
