Ashurst ADTLaw actively advises corporates in their emerging company investments and has supported a wide range of startups across the entire spectrum of matters, including equity financing, debt financing, acquisitions, divestments and restructuring. Tao Koon Chiam and Xiaozheng Ko jointly lead the team, with the latter being a particularly adept at advising both start-up founders and funds with venture capital mandates. Michelle Phang has significant experience handling matters concerning the digital economy and healthcare.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has strong legal expertise while being very pragmatic and commercial-minded. They are able to give practical solutions that are fair and serves the client's interest.’
‘Tao Koon Chiam is extremely responsive, sharp and commercially minded with strong technical knowledge.’
‘Adaptability and market knowledge.’
‘Ashurst ADTLaw is that rare firm that truly gets venture deals in Southeast Asia — combining international-grade advice with sharp local insight.’
‘Tao Koon Chiam doesn’t just advise — he anchors the deal. His presence brings instant calm and confidence to the room.'
- 'Xiaozheng Ko is the one you want on speed dial. He brings energy, precision, and an uncanny ability to read the deal. Fast-moving, detail-oriented, and unfazed by pressure, he is the engine that keeps complex cross-border work on track. A future leader of industry, no question.’
Key clients
- GIC
- Intercontinental Energy
- Innopower
- WhiteCoat
- Datapro Technologies Pte. Ltd.
- Navegar II (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (a PE fund)
- Openspace Ventures
- PT Elang Andalan Nusantara
- KoinWorks
- Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility (SEACEF)
- Sequoia
Work highlights
Acted for Google on its minority investment into Flipkart.
Advised Mars Equity Dragon Fund VCC in its investment in Zepto.
Advised WhiteCoat in its acquisition of Good Doctor.
Practice head
Xiaozheng Ko; Tao Koon Chiam
Other key lawyers
Michelle Phang