Ashurst ADTLaw is building its presence in real estate transactions across Asia, notably in relation to data centres, industrial and logistics properties, hotels, student accommodation and offices. The team 'strikes the perfect balance between being strategic and practical, offering great value without compromising on quality'. Yi Ming Choo was made Asia head of real estate investments in May 2025, leveraging her background in advising major real estate developers and real estate private equity funds. She and the team have a major focus on data centre and industrial asset transactions, along with student accommodation and retail deals. M&A specialist Tao Koon Chiam provides further senior expertise in real estate transactions, including advising on acquisition structures for private equity funds. Zheng Kai Chok provides additional dedicated real estate expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes this law firm stand out is their exceptional availability and unwavering reliability. They are always accessible, ensuring that no matter, the complexity or urgency of the issue, you're never left waiting for a response. What truly sets them apart is their deep understanding of market trends, which allows them to provide highly commercial advice that aligns with the current business landscape.'
- ‘The individuals (Yi Ming Choo and Zheng Kai Chok) I work with truly stand out because of how approachable and down-to-earth they are. They create an environment where I feel completely comfortable asking any question, no matter how basic or ignorant it might seem. This level of openness and patience is something I really value. I never feel judged or dismissed, and I know I won’t be hit with an excessive bill for something that’s just a simple inquiry.'
Key clients
- GIC
- SC Capital
- Soilbuild
- Sunray Group
- JustCo
- Recap VI Fund
- Savills Investment Management
- Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
- Frasers Property
Work highlights
Advised multiple parties in the blockbuster sale by Mr Lim Chap Huat (Singapore property tycoon and chairman of real estate developer Soilbuild Group) and Blackstone of a S$1.6 billion portfolio of industrial assets held by SB REIT, to a Warburg Pincus-Lendlease joint venture platform focused on life sciences and R&D real estate.
Advised the buyer of a 49% stake in Elementum from Singapore property developer Ho BeeLand, based on an agreed property value of S$555 million.
Practice head
Yi Ming Choo; Zheng Kai Chok
Other key lawyers
Tao Koon Chiam